People Open DS/UK/12418 Emile Ford and The Checkmates (fl 1950s-1960s) Emile Ford and The Checkmates fl 1950s-1960s Group (Male) British pop act Emile Ford and the Checkmates were a British pop act active during the 1950s and 1960s. The band were led by Emile Ford (born 16 October 1937, Saint Lucia). International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 RAHdroberts 2/10/2014 RAHAKirkbride 5/22/2023 db21db30-a762-45a7-9a7c-73e6e2f47ad9