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The Checkmates
Band, 1957-1960
Rock and Pop
A.k.a. Emile Ford & The Checkmates
Emile Ford (born 16 October 1937) is a musician and singer, who was popular in the United Kingdom in the late 1950s and early 1960s as the leader of Emile Ford & the Checkmates.
Members
 | Alan Hawkshaw p, org, key *1937 GB |
 | Emile Ford voc *1937 GB |
 | Michael Snow p, org |
 | John Cuffley dr, perc |
| Ken Street |
| Dave Sweetman b GB |
Popular Tracks 
What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes At Me For on British Originals by Various Artists Percolator on Ace's Golden Age of American Hits, Vol. 1 by Various Artists Hey Girl on Ruff Records from the 60's Vol. 1 by Various Artists Percolator on The Dore Story: Postcards from Los Angeles 1958-64 by Various Artists Talk to Me on Pebbles: Lost Gems of the 60s, Vol. 4 by Various Artists Uumm Oh Yeah on Let's Go Steady, Vol. 34 by Various Artists I Took a Liking to You on Lin Records Rockabilly & Pop from the 60's by Various Artists Beatle Maniacs on Lin Records Rockabilly & Pop from the 60's by Various Artists Juicy on The Checkmates by The Checkmates Angel Blue on Lin Records Rockabilly & Pop from the 60's by Various ArtistsTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For? | Emile Ford And The Checkmates | 1988 | Album |
| Every Day Is Just The Same | The Checkmates | 1966 | Single |
| Gamma Goochie | The Checkmates | 1966 | Single |
| Stop That Music | The Checkmates | 1965 | Single |
| Sticks And Stones | The Checkmates | 1964 | Single |
| You've Got To Have A Gimmick Today | The Checkmates | 1963 | Single |
| Caravana = Caravan | The Checkmates | 1962 | Single |
| Begin The Beguine (Stomp) | The Checkmates | 1962 | Single |
| Emile Ford Presents The Checkmates | The Checkmates | 1961 | Album |
| Rockin' Minstrel | The Checkmates | 1961 | Single |
| Around / I've Got To Know Now | The Checkmates | Single |
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