"They all say me tooth is a gimmick," says Herman, his little-boy look glowing. "But when I asked my dentist what's a gimmick doing growing in me mouth, he said he didn't know!"
    Herman (really Peter Noone) and The Hermits (Karl Green, Derek Leckenby, Barry Whitwam and Keith Hopwood) have no gimmicks - just a mad name, a happy sound and a sense of humor which can drive you batty. "You know who my dad is, don't you?" Herman asked British reporter Dawn James, "Mick Jagger!"
    Herman's Hermits are the direct cause of a disease as catching as Beatlemania and just about as much fun: HERMANIA! The symptoms are:
 
Falling in love with an adorable 17 year-old named Herman who is forgetful, fun and fabulous ... and flipping over four equally adorable boys who call themselves Hermits but are not about to play Robinson Crusoe.
    Herman is the spirit of the group, light-hearted, light-headed and lively. He wants to retire when he's 21. He's got four years left. We'll bet he makes it. And then he'll become Herman The Hermit!!

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