Karl Green

Karl Green
Karl Green
Background information
Birth name	Karl Anthony Green
Born	31 July 1947 (age 74); Davyhulme, Manchester, England
Genres	Rock, blues
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter
Instruments	Bass, guitar, vocals
Years active	1962–1980, 2014-present
Associated acts	Herman's Hermits ; Karl Green Band
Website	www.facebook.com/karlgreenofficial

Karl Anthony Green (born 31 July 1947 in Salford, England) is an English songwriter, musician and bassist and was the bass guitarist and backing singer for the 1960s British band, Herman's Hermits.^[1]

Herman's Hermits consisted of Peter Noone (lead vocals), Karl Green (bass), Keith Hopwood (rhythm guitar), Derek “Lek” Leckenby (lead guitar), and Barry Whitwam (drums).^[1]

Green was in Herman's Hermits from its first formation as The Heartbeats in 1963, then renamed Herman and The Hermits, and finally on April 1, 1964, the group changed its name to Herman's Hermits. Green wrote Busy Line and Moonshine Man on the Blaze album, among others.^[2] When Peter Noone left the group in 1974, Green took over lead vocals. Green left the band in 1980, to pursue a life outside of music.^[3]

On VH1's My Generation: Herman's Hermits episode, Green speaks fondly of his early days with Peter Noone, and of his admiration for their guitarist Derek "Lek" Leckenby.^[4]

In 2015, Green once again began performing live concerts.^[3] His band, Karl Green Band, includes longtime professional musicians Mike Bruccoleri (bass) and Gina Knight (drums).^[2]

The Karl Green Band released their 12-track debut album, The Long Road Back, on 1 March 2016. This was Green's first solo endeavour, since retiring from Herman's Hermits. The final track on the album entitled The Renshaw Shuffle, was composed and recorded in 1977. Besides Green, the track also features Derek "Lek" Lekenby.^[2]

The Karl Green Band released its second album, Evergreen on 5 October 2017^[5] and Heavenly on 21 November 2018.^[6] All tracks are co-written by Karl Green and his songwriting partner, Tony Kemp.^[5]^[6]

References[]

^ Jump up to: ^a ^b "No Milk Today by Herman's Hermits - 1967 Hit Song". Vancouver Pop Music Signature Sounds. 25 November 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c "Gary James' Interview With Karl Green pt 2". www.classicbands.com. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b James, Gary. "Herman's Hermits". Classic Bands. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
^ Herman's Hermits - My Generation Documentary, retrieved 7 April 2021
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b "Evergreen by Karl Green Band". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 8 April 2021. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b "Heavenly - Karl Green Band". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 8 April 2021. Retrieved 8 April 2021.

External links[]

The Karl Green Band Official Website (Archived)

[:0-1] Jump up to: ^a ^b "No Milk Today by Herman's Hermits - 1967 Hit Song". Vancouver Pop Music Signature Sounds. 25 November 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2021.

[:1-2] Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c "Gary James' Interview With Karl Green pt 2". www.classicbands.com. Retrieved 8 April 2021.

[:2-3] Jump up to: ^a ^b James, Gary. "Herman's Hermits". Classic Bands. Retrieved 7 April 2021.

[4] Herman's Hermits - My Generation Documentary, retrieved 7 April 2021

[:3-5] Jump up to: ^a ^b "Evergreen by Karl Green Band". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 8 April 2021. Retrieved 8 April 2021.

[:4-6] Jump up to: ^a ^b "Heavenly - Karl Green Band". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 8 April 2021. Retrieved 8 April 2021.

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

show v t Herman's Hermits
Peter Noone Keith Hopwood Derek Leckenby Karl Green Barry Whitwam
UK albums	Herman's Hermits Both Sides of Herman's Hermits There's a Kind of Hush All Over the World Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter
US albums	Introducing Herman's Hermits Herman's Hermits on Tour Hold On! Both Sides of Herman's Hermits There's a Kind of Hush All Over the World Blaze Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter
Extended plays	Hermania Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter Herman's Hermits Hits A Must to Avoid Hold On! Dandy The London Look
Compilation albums	The Most of Herman's Hermits The Most of Herman's Hermits Volume 2 The Very Best of Herman's Hermits Into Something Good: The Mickie Most Years 1964–72
Group singles	"I'm into Something Good" "Show Me Girl" "Can't You Hear My Heartbeat" "Silhouettes" "Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter" "Wonderful World" "I'm Henery the Eighth, I Am" "Just a Little Bit Better" "A Must to Avoid" "Listen People" "Leaning on the Lamp Post" "You Won't Be Leaving" "This Door Swings Both Ways" "Dandy" "No Milk Today" "There's a Kind of Hush" "Don't Go Out into the Rain (You're Going to Melt)" "Museum" "I Can Take or Leave Your Loving" "Sleepy Joe" "Sunshine Girl" "Something's Happening" "My Sentimental Friend" "Years May Come, Years May Go"
Solo singles	"(I Think I'm Over) Getting Over You"
Related articles	Discography When the Boys Meet the Girls (1965 film) Pop Gear (1965 film) Hold On! (1966 film) Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter (1968 film)

show Authority control
General	VIAF 1 WorldCat
National libraries	United States
Other	MusicBrainz artist