From The Kinks in Castleford to Michael Jackson in Wakefield, here are 10 unlikely musicians to have performed in venues around our districtFrom The Kinks in Castleford to Michael Jackson in Wakefield, here are 10 unlikely musicians to have performed in venues around our district
From The Kinks in Castleford to Michael Jackson in Wakefield, here are 10 unlikely musicians to have performed in venues around our district

From Michael Jackson to The Kinks, here are 12 famous musicians who have performed in Wakefield and the Five Towns

From The Kinks in Castleford to Michael Jackson in Wakefield, here are 12 famous musicians to have performed in venues around our district over time.
By Olivia Hale
Published 26th Jan 2021, 12:47 BST
Updated 26th Jan 2021, 17:22 BST

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Bob Geldof's band, The Boom Town Rats, performed at Unity Hall on Westgate in 1977

1. The Boomtown Rats

Bob Geldof's band, The Boom Town Rats, performed at Unity Hall on Westgate in 1977 Photo: Gettyimages

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R&B group, The Drifters, with front man Ben E. King, played The Tin Chicken Club at the Crystal Bowl in Castleford (at the junction of Carlton Street and Albion Street) in 1968

2. The Drifters

R&B group, The Drifters, with front man Ben E. King, played The Tin Chicken Club at the Crystal Bowl in Castleford (at the junction of Carlton Street and Albion Street) in 1968 Photo: Gettyimages

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In 1977, not long after they first emerged on the English punk scene, The Stranglers played Unity Hall in Wakefield

3. The Stranglers

In 1977, not long after they first emerged on the English punk scene, The Stranglers played Unity Hall in Wakefield Photo: Gettyimages

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The Kinks performed in Castleford at The Corinthian, The Crystal Bowl in 1967

4. The Kinks

The Kinks performed in Castleford at The Corinthian, The Crystal Bowl in 1967 Photo: Gettyimages

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