And Tony Jo, who has died following a battle with cancer, enjoyed continued success through his later years as a much loved and well respected comedian, musician, after dinner speaker and all round entertainer. The Gazette's archive is full of pictures of Tony Jo which show his heart was right here in Blackpool. He performed on Blackpool's stages, including The Grand Theatre on many occasions alongside some of the resort's biggest names - as well as making time to get behind local events and charities too. We've put together a gallery of photos as a tribute to Tony Jo's life on the Fylde Coast. READ MORE: Farewell to former Grumbleweed
7. Life in pictures: Tony Jo
Tony Jo is pictured centre with Grumbleweeds, the late Graham Walker and Robin Colville, 1998
8. Life in pictures: Tony Jo
Opening of the Victorian Tea Rooms on Blackpool's North Pier in 2010. North Pier Acts and local entertainers tuck in to the scones. From left, Tony Martin, Carole Kaye, Tony Jo, Lynda McMurray and Leanne Fury
9. Life in pictures: Tony Jo
Homeless Grumbleweeds, Graham Walker and Tony Jo camped out on Blackpool promenade.
10. Life in pictures: Tony Jo
An early shot of the Grumbleweeds on stage in Leeds,1963. They took part in a Best Group in Yorkshire Competition before 2,000 people
12. Life in pictures: Tony Jo
Always supporting local charities Tony Jo is pictured here in 2001 with Johnnie Casson and Joe Longthorne ahead of the Gala Midnight Matinee on North Pier, which will raise funds for the Macmillan Windmill Appeal.