Managed by
Brian Epstein, who bought his contract from Kramer's original
manager, who had made Ashton practice singing while standing on a
chair. Fellow NEMS artist 'John Lennon contributed the J to Kramer's stage name, and also the songs "Do You Want To Know A Secret?", " Bad To Me" , "( A Light) From A Window", and "I'll Keep You Satisfied" to his repertoire.