This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/28/2021
The offered 1964 Herman's Hermits concert tour program has been signed by all five original band members Peter Noone (signed “Herman XX”), Karl Green, Derek Leckenby, Barry Whitwam and Keith Hopwood. All five original members, signed in the period, make this a very special Herman's Hermits piece! The Manchester band's chart debut was a cover of Gerry Goffin and Carole King's "I'm into Something Good" (a then recent US Top 40 hit for Earl-Jean). In September 1964 it replaced the Kinks' "You Really Got Me" at number one in the UK singles chart and in December reached no. 13 in the US. The Hermits never topped the British charts again, but in America in 1965—when Billboard magazine ranked them America's top singles act of the year (with the Beatles at no. 2)—they topped the Hot 100 with both "Mrs. Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter" and "I'm Henry the Eighth, I Am". Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Beckett Authentic. The oversized program measures 10 x 13 inches and presents with mild water staining, edge wear and some creasing. Excellent to Mint condition.