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Trevor’s second book continues to tell the story of how the town of Halifax UK, miraculously played host to over 50 number one artists in the decade of the sixties. With over 260 pages, this full colour printed soft back book concentrates on the 3 major dancehalls of the town which attracted bands from the length and breadth of Britain, as well as all the local groups.

 

This second instalment features, amongst many others, Herman's Hermits, The Kinks, Clarence 'Frogman' Henry, Screamin' Jay Hawkins and virtually ALL of the Joe Meek roster of artists.

 

In addition, there is a full biography illustrated by unpublished family photographs of Champion Jack Dupree who lived in Halifax throughout the 60’s.

 

Unpublished pictures of The Beatles, Cliff & The Shadows, Billy Fury and includes the only picture taken of Michael Jackson in Halifax, before he was banned from the theatre !!