Derek Leckenby

Guitarist

Birthday May 14, 1943

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Jun 4, 1994 (51)

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About

English guitarist best known for his work with the pop band Herman's Hermits. The band became famous for #1 hit singles like 1964's "I'm into Something Good".

Before Fame

He studied civil engineering at Manchester University.

Trivia

He died at age 51 due to complications from non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 1994.

Family Life

He was married and had two daughters.

Associated With

He was longtime bandmates with Herman's Hermits frontman Peter Noone, who also appeared on the soap opera "Coronation Street".