People Open DS/UK/14554 The Dakotas (1962-) The Dakotas 1962- British pop band Group (Male) Manchester, England (formed) British Music Group; Pop Notable Members: Billy J Krammer - vocals, Tony Mansfield - drums Ian Fraser – bass Bryn Jones – guitar Robin MacDonald - guitar Ray Jones - bass Mike Maxfield - guitar Mick Green - guitar Frank Farley - drums Tony Reeve - guitar The Dakotas is a group of British musicians, which initially convened as a backing band. They are most closely associated with the singer Billy J. Kramer, a Liverpudlian who was the lead vocalist for the group during the 1960s. In the U.S., they are regarded as part of the British Invasion. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dakotas_(band) (2021) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 RAHdroberts 4/2/2014 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 cf8f080c-123b-416e-9f91-9db67e4d8e6a