Yes. Herman’s Hermits started in 1964, before most of you were born. It was the merger of two bands - “Herman and the Hermits” and the “Wailers” (no not Bob Marley!). Barry Whitwam joined the Wailers as the drummer in 1963, aged 16.
Herman’s Hermits under the guidance of Barry Whitwam have been touring and playing ever since. They are currently doing the “Herman’s Hermits 60th Anniversary World Tour” in 2024. (Soon at a venue near you!) Barry Whitwam is the only original member.
I’m actually younger than Barry but it looks the opposite in the bottom right hand corner image!
I put together this Herman’s Hermits collage for two reasons:
1. I accidentally formatted my camera memory BEFORE I had downloaded the images! (There’s a first time for everything!) and,
2. The images from my iPhone are ok if you don’t look too closely!
I know I didn’t personally take two of the photos but it was my phone!,,
Wow this is a blast from the past. I used to see Herman's Hermits at the discos in Manchester when I lived there as a teenager.
I have to admit I wasn't a big fan, much preferring The Hollies and the Mindbenders who were also from Manchester. I knew Eric Stewart from the Mindbenders very well as I was at school with his two sisters Carol and Jean.
I'm into Something Good... I always say I have a stunted musical taste as I mostly like 50s and 60s music. I use iTunes for listening to audiobooks but I do have some music. One is the Album Retrospective.
Nice. Meaningless coincidence, but I work with a Mr. Brown and every time time I hear someone say Mr. Brown I start to sing, "You've got lovely daughter." I know the song is Mrs. Brown, but. . .
@darchibald
Usually if there’s a Mrs Brown who has a lovely daughter there’s a Mr Brown with the same lovely daughter!! 😀😀😀
I’ve been singing bits of the song under my breath since the concert!!
OMG! It is so lovely to see another Herman's Hermits fan :) I read that you had posted this on your recent photo so had to go back and find it. I was a teenager in the 60's and H.H were my favourite band. I think I just about have every record they produced - and I still can't part with them!! Also a few years ago that recent band came to Warrnambool and it was a fantastic concert - even the people who I made come with me enjoyed it. Hope they come back here. Thanks so much for sharing :)
I read all the comments with great interest. Unfortunately, I live on the other side of the "Iron Curtain" and did not participate in these events. The only exception for us was the concert of The Rolling Stones in Warsaw on April 13, 1967. It was a clash of two worlds, two cultures and two political realities.
It was a trip down memory lane for me too.
I have to admit I wasn't a big fan, much preferring The Hollies and the Mindbenders who were also from Manchester. I knew Eric Stewart from the Mindbenders very well as I was at school with his two sisters Carol and Jean.
I had a good time in the 60s ha ha
I love their music, wonder if they're coming here. I'm off to look!!
I was never a big fan either. But I am now!
Peter Noone left the band in 1971. He still around though.
Thanks Joan. I always off to 50s and 60s tribute nights at the local clubs!!
Thanks for the much appreciated comments. It seems I’ve opened up a feeling of nostalgia!!
Peter Noone left the band in 1971. He still around though.
Usually if there’s a Mrs Brown who has a lovely daughter there’s a Mr Brown with the same lovely daughter!! 😀😀😀
I’ve been singing bits of the song under my breath since the concert!!
Thanks for commenting. The show is worth seeing if you get a chance.
Thanks for your terrific reply. I loved your comment “… even the people who I made come with me enjoyed it.”!!!
I used the same photos on 10 March with an additional photo of HH from 1965.
Thanks. I think we’ve all got some Hermans Hermits music stuck somewhere in our heads.
What iron curtain! 😀😀😀 welcome to our side. I’m glad you got to see the Stones though.
Thanks for the much appreciated comments. They played Henry VIII that night with fun audience participation.