Sherman's Hermits?
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I am frequently asked...
"Where did you get the name Herman?"
In a pub in Manchester England rehearsed a group of friends.
They were searching for the right name for their new style of music.
They wanted a name that was totally unique, and did not conjure up visions of pop stars and teen heart throbs.
We dropped the 'bloody' and Herman and the Hermits were born.
The 6 people present were Alan Wrigley, Allan Chadwick, Steve Titterington, Karl Green, Keith Hopwood, and the owner of the pub we were rehearsing in.
Alan Wrigley and Steve Titterington remarked how when I wore the "Buddy Holly glasses", I looked more like the bloke from the Bullwinkle Show, than our rock and roll hero Buddy.
"What was his name?
Hubert, Horace?
Herman!!!
What name would go with Herman? (Actually the name we were searching for was Sherman, but it was a new TV series in England).
The owner of the pub we were rehearsing in said "Call yourself Herman and The Bloody Hermits". You all look like bloody Hermits.
We dropped the 'bloody' and Herman and the Hermits were born.
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You sure have a way with words. I love reading all your stories. Thanks for taking the time to tell us about all your great adventures. Hope to see you soon.
I never knew this. I love Buddy Holly too. This is a great story.
What a great story! Love it!
I think no matter what you were called your music would have flourished anyway! I am one that is enjoying your stories and songs they have made me happy and I am happy that I know you!
Love these stories! Fun and interesting 😊 Thank you