When the 1960’s British invasion hit worldwide, Herman’s Hermits were one of the biggest groups out of the UK.
Their Australian number one hits, Mrs Brown you’ve got a lovely daughter and No milk today made the group one of the most popular groups of the day in this country.
The number ones were followed up by eight more top 10 hits including I’m Henry VIII, There’s a kind of hush, A must to avoid, Silhouettes and many more songs that cracked the top 20.
Hermans’ Hermits will be playing at the Blue Mountains Theatre in the 6 o’clock hop on August 10.
The idea of the hop is to put the show on at a more convenient time of 6pm in the winter months of August and September, where audience members are encouraged to get an early dinner and enjoy a two-hour show packed full of hits, in the knowledge they’ll be safely home at a reasonable time.
Promoter Layton Lillas of Showcase Entertainment Group said: “An 8pm show start can mean by the time you watch the show, leave the theatre and drive home, it could be midnight. In August we feel people would rather come and enjoy a night out without it being too late.”
Herman’s Hermits first toured Australia in 1966 on the Caravan of Stars tour with Tom Jones in support. Since 1971 and the departure of Peter Noone to pursue a solo career, the group has never stopped. Original member Barry 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 concerts per year.
“It’s all about the songs,” Whitwam said, “and we were very lucky to have had a lot of hits in the sixties that people still want to hear today.”
The 2018 World Tour for the band includes a comprehensive UK and European tour before they head down-under for the 6 O’Clock Hop.
Herman’s Hermits perform in Springwood at the Blue Mountains Theatre on August 10. Bookings by phone on 4723 5050 or online at www.bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au.
