Emile Ford
Emile Ford (born Michael Emile Telford Miller, 16 October 1937 – 11 April 2016) was a Saint Lucian musician and singer. He was born in Castries. He was popular in the United Kingdom in the late 1950s and early 1960s as the leader of Emile Ford & the Checkmates. They had a number one hit in late 1959 with "What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For?". He also did pioneering work as a sound engineer.
Emile Ford | |
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| Birth name | Michael Emile Telford Miller |
| Also known as | Emile Sweetnam |
| Born | 16 October 1937 Castries, Saint Lucia, West Indies |
| Died | 11 April 2016 (aged 78) London, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Rock and roll, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, guitarist, sound engineer |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, keyboards, drums |
| Years active | 1957–late 1960s |
| Labels | Pye |
| Associated acts | The Checkmates |
| Website | http://www.soundrevelation.co.uk/ |