Herman's Hermits

Herman's Hermits was a British rock band in the 1960s, formed in Manchester, England in 1963 (see 1963 in music). Part of the British Invasion, their trademark simple and non-threatening and clean-cut "boys next door" image made them easier to listen to and more accessible than other British Invasion bands.

Band members after 1970

Peter Noone

Noone left the band in 1971. He starred in ABC's The Chanterville Ghost and played Pinocchio in Hallmark's Hall Of Fame version of that story. His other TV credits include Married With Children, Quantum Leap, My Two Dads, Dave's World, Too Close For Comfort, Laverne & Shirley, Easy Street and has a recurring role on As The World Turns. He also hosted VH1's My Generation.

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1971 - Pinocchio - Married With Children - Quantum Leap - My Two Dads - Dave's World - Too Close For Comfort - Laverne & Shirley - Easy Street - As The World Turns - VH1

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As a singer he had a hit with David Bowie's, "Oh, You Pretty Things". Later, Noone recorded an album for Beach Boy Bruce Johnston's label as well as an album fronting the new wave band "The Tremblers."

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Keith Hopwood

Hopwood left as well, starting his own music company, Pluto Music, with Leckenby. As of 2005, Pluto Music is still in business, and works primarily on commercial and animation soundtracks. The studio has provided services to many top acts including The Clash. Hopwood has released several rare solo and band recordings (not with Peter). Hopwood's releases show a depth to the band not generally perceived. Peter Noone has released several live records and a few studio recordings since 2000.

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As of 2005 - The Clash

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Derek Leckenby

Leckenby died in 1994 after a long battle with cancer.

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Barry Whitwam

Whitwam has continued touring with a band under the Herman's Hermits name.

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Karl Green

As of 2001, Green manages sound systems for the Queen Elizabeth and Festival Halls on London's South Bank.

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As of 2001 - London

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