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Herma Keil

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Herma Keil
Birth nameHerman Keil
OriginWestern Samoa
Genrespop,
OccupationMusician
InstrumentVocals
Years active1956–?
LabelsViking Records

Herma Keil along with brothers Olaf, Klaus, Rudolf and cousin Freddie Keil formed The Keil Isles in the 1950s which proved to be a popular hit making band. The band at one stage was billed as Herma Keil & The Keil Isles.[1] He was their lead vocalist for six years from 1960 until 1966. He along with sister Eliza left the band to pursue solo careers. He released records under his own name as a solo artist and he and sister Eliza appeared in the musical comedy film Don't Let It Get To You.[2]

In later years Herma Keil moved to Australia and retired there.[3]

Releases

  • We're Goin' Dancing / Marie – Viking 121[4]
  • "Runnin' Late" / "Shrimp Boats" – Philips – (1965)
  • "The Loser" / "C'mon" – Festival – (1967)[5]

Film and television appearances

References