Jack O Diamonds landed a slot on the Carroll Levis Discovery Show in 1960 and returned to the city as heroes, playing the ABC Cinema when it was also used a music venue.
Following the demolition of the building former band member Terry McEvoy – who also made a name as a popular butcher in Normanton – has shared a series of pictures with the Express to capture the spirit of that era and the times the band had reunions.
The collection runs as far back as the 1950s and as recently as January 2023.
1. Jack O Diamonds who played the ABC on Kirkgate when it was a venue in addition to a cinema. The bands TV apperance in 1960.
Golden age - the Wakefield band onscreen Photo: submit
3. Jack O Diamonds who played the ABC on Kirkgate when it was a venue in addition to a cinema. The band in the late 1950's.
Jack O Diamonds in full swing Photo: submit
4. Jack O Diamonds pictured in the late 1950s. Picture Scott Merrylees
The band in the late 1950. Photo: submit
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