Keith Hopwood
Singer-songwriter, guitarist with Herman's Hermits
Born
October 26th, 1946
78 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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English singer-songwriter and guitarist gained prominence as a member of the band Herman's Hermits during the 1960s. The group achieved commercial success with multiple hit singles and albums, contributing to the British Invasion of the American music scene. As a songwriter, collaborated on several of the band's most popular tracks, blending catchy melodies with relatable lyrics. In addition to performing, worked as a producer and continued to contribute to the music industry through various projects.
Played guitar and sang for Herman's Hermits
Contributed to hit songs such as 'I'm Henry the Eighth, I Am'
Produced music for various artists
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