Mike Maxfield

Mike Maxfield (born 23 February 1944, Manchester, England) is an English songwriter and guitarist, who came to fame as a member of The Dakotas. He composed "Cruel Sea", a song which was first recorded by The Ventures (see The Ventures discography). The Dakotas later recorded an instrumental version of the track, which was one of the group's biggest hits.

Other acts with which Maxfield has collaborated include:

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