Billy J. Kramer was the first musical artist to have a hit single with a Beatles song, even before the Beatles themselves had a hit. While some younger rock fans, not as well-versed in classic rock history, might find this hard to believe, it is indeed true. In 1963, both Billy J. Kramer and the Beatles were managed by Brian Epstein. However, Epstein wasn’t the only significant figure shared between the Beatles and Billy Kramer. Record producer George Martin played a crucial role in helping Kramer record the Beatles songs that would become major hits for him. He assisted Billy The post Billy J. Kramer: The ClassicRockHistory.com Interview appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.