Derek Leckenby
Derek Leckenby | |
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.jpg) Derek Leckenby in 1968 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 14 May 1943 Leeds, England |
| Died | 4 June 1994 (aged 51) Manchester, England |
| Genres | Pop, rock |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1958–1994 |
Derek "Lek" Leckenby (14 May 1943 – 4 June 1994)[1] was an English musician and lead guitarist, most famous for his work with English pop group Herman's Hermits.
Early life
Leckenby was born in Leeds. He was educated at William Hulme's Grammar School, Manchester, and commenced a civil engineering degree course at Manchester University before leaving to become a professional musician. He was performing with Manchester band The Wailers when music manager Harvey Lisberg recruited him for Herman's Hermits.
Leckenby married Leonie Rosenbloom in July of 1968.[2] Together they had two daughters.[3]
Herman’s Hermits
Death
Leckenby died of non-Hodgkin lymphoma on 4 June 1994 at the age of 51.[4]
References
- ↑ "Obituary: Derek Leckenby". The Independent. Archived from the original on 23 March 2009.
- ↑ "Herman's Hermits True Love Stories". tumblr.com.
- ↑ "Derek "Lek" Leckenby, 48, lead guitarist of…". June 7, 1994.
- ↑ "Derek Leckenby; Herman's Hermits Guitarist". Los Angeles Times. 1994-06-11. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
