July 7th, 2014 9:57 AM by Janet and Michael Nelson
“Old” time rock and roll hits the Washington State Fair with Herman and The Hermits playing on Thursday, September 11th. They will be joined by Peter Noone and the show will also feature The Grass Roots and The Buckinghams.Herman’s Hermits formed in Manchester, England in 1963 as Herman & The Hermits. The band had two No. 1 hits in the United States market, “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter,” and “I’m Henry the Eighth, I Am,” plus countless other songs high on the list. Hits like “Listen People,” “”I’m into Something Good,” and “There’s a Kind of Hush” brought the group critical acclaim. Universally regarded as one of rock and roll's finest and most versatile entertainers, Peter Noone has been a standout over the years. Star of stage, screen and record, Noone's performances are the stuff of legend, deftly delivering a broad palette of music, defining a generation. Over 60 million records have been sold over the years, with 20 songs hitting the Top 40 charts.The Fair opens on Friday September 5th. Learn more about the Fair and the Concert Series at www.thefair.com.