The Mid-60's music scene was dominated by British Acts; three of which became household names - The Beatles - The Rolling Stones and...
Herman's Hermits, who are one of the most successful groups throughout the world. From their beginning in Manchester, England, on April 1st 1964, the band has chalked up over 23 hit singles, 10 hit albums, 3 major movies and countless television shows and concert tours all over the world - up to date they have total record sales of over 75 million.
Since 1971 and the departure of Peter Noone to pursue a solo career in the entertainment business, the group has never stopped. Original member Barry (the Bean) Whitwam. has guided the band from strength to strength into one of the hardest working acts in the business - they still average more than 200 one-night stands per year - and reckon they maintain their stamina by having an amazing sense of humour.
Their touring schedule takes them to Germany, Belgium, Holland, the Scandinavian countries, the U.S.A., Canada, Australia and New Zealand on a regular basis, and they still find time to perform in their home country the United Kingdom, packing in the audiences at every venue and delighting them with their solid musicianship, vocal ability and dynamic stage presence.
The 'Golden Oldies' still make up a large part of their show - much to the enjoyment of their fans, who can't resist singing along to Mr.'s Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter, Silhouettes, Dandy, Henry VIII and others too numerous to mention.
From the Sixties, through the Seventies, Eighties, Nineties and into the 21st century Herman's Hermits are still 'Into Something Good'.
Barry Whitham
Original Member
Drums
Born 21 July 1946 in Prestbury, England. Started drumming at the age of 14 years whilst still at school.
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On leaving school at 15 to take up a career as a ladies hairdresser, he filled in the weekend nights playing with “Danny and the Demons". Soon the pressure of trying to do both jobs resulted in the decision to leave the salon and concentrate on the drums though only on the condition that he practised for 8 hours a day – a promise made to his father. In April 1964 he joined “Herman and the Hermits" and the group’s name was immediately changed to HERMAN’S HERMITS. He has been with Herman’s Hermits non-stop since 1964, historying the USA alone more than 150 times.
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One of the high points of his career was meeting Elvis Presley in Hawaii in the ’60s. He has a photograph to prove it! He has several nicknames due to his reputation as a joker but is usually known as “Bean".
Geoff Foot
Guitar & Vocals
Born 26 November 1946 in Manchester. Started his musical career whilst still at school playing with local bands through the ’60s, including “Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders".
He made his recording debut on RAK records in 1972 on Mickie Most’s label and first came into contact with “Herman Hermits" the same year when they recorded one of his songs, “She’s a Lady" which reached the top ten in Scandinavia, Thailand, and the Philippines.
He joined “Herman’s Hermits" in the late 80’s historying the USA, Germany and Scandinavia amongst others before taking a break to help bring up his young family.
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During this period he returned to play with “Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders", also “Mike Sweeney and the Thunderbirds".
Tony Hancox
Keys
Born in March 1972 Tony’s music career starting at the young age of 7 when his Mum and Dad bought a wurlitzer organ and asked if he wanted to take lessons. He played in various bands whilst at school and then discovered brass. He continued to play Organ and piano and studied with the London College of Music whilst taking on various session work for local bands, TV and radio eventually forming a band with members of The Specials and King.
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Tony spent part of his career working in various show bars across the UK and Europe as a resident musician and taking on jobs on cruise ships as MD of the house band working with stars from the TV and as cocktail pianist, it was there he gained the Prestigious job of working with 50’s sensations The Platters.
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In 2004 Tony decided to concentrate on his solo vocal career and brass side of things, to which he played with some of the top brass bands in the UK playing at prestigious events at the Royal Albert Hall, Wembley Arena and many festivals around the UK.
Jamie Thurston
Guitar
Jamie was born in Scunthorpe, England... at a very early age! His love of music stems from childhood, listening to his parent's record collection on their old “Ferguson" radiogram, his favourite era, of course, being the 1960s.
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For as long as he can remember, Jamie has always been a performer. Having taken part in school productions and local theatre from a teenager, Jamie's love of performing led him to train to be an Actor, which allowed him the privilege of being paid to do what he loves best and to travel all over the UK and further afield, in numerous Theatre productions as well as working in Film and Television.
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After several years performing in bands, Jamie joined ‘60s rockers The Tornados in 2014 and spent 6, great, years as their frontman.
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In 2020, Jamie was delighted to be asked to become a member of the legendary Herman’s Hermits and very much looks forward to historying with the lads and meeting you all along the way.
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DISCOGRAPHY
Aug. ’64 - I’M INTO SOMETHING GOOD
Nov. ’64 - SHOW ME GIRL
Jan. ’65 - CAN’T YOU HEAR MY HEARTBEAT
Feb. ’65 - SILHOUETTES
Apr. ’65 - MRS. BROWN. YOU’VE GOT A LOVELY DAUGHTER
Apr. ’65 - WONDERFUL WORLD
Jul. ’65 - I'M HENRY THE VIIIth I AM
Sep. ’65 - JUST A LITTLE BIT BETTER
Dec. ’65 - A MUST TO AVOID
Feb. ’66 - LISTEN PEOPLE
Mar. ’66 - YOU WON’T BE LEAVING
Apr. ’66 - LEANING ON A LAMP POST
Jun. ’66 - THIS DOOR SWINGS BOTH WAYS
Oct. ’66 - DANDY
Oct. ’66 - NO MILK TODAY
Dec. ’66 - EAST WEST
Feb. ’67 - THERE’S A KIND OF HUSH
Jun. ’67 - DON’T GO OUT INTO THE RAIN
Jan. ’68 - I CAN’T TAKE OR LEAVE YOUR LOVING
May. ’68 - SLEEPY JOE
Jul. ’68 - SUNSHINE GIRL
Dec. ’68 - SOMETHING’S HAPPENING
Apr. ’69 - MY SENTIMENTAL FRIEND
Nov. ’69 - HERE COMES THE STAR
Feb. ’70 - YEARS MAY COME, YEARS MAY GO
May. ’70 - BET YER LIFE I DO
Nov. ’70 - LADY BARBARA
