HERMAN AND THE HERMITS, MGM Records hot British Recording Group,
arrive from a successful tour of Japan. The group arrived with the good news
that their group has outdistanced the Beatles in worldwide popularity polls.
The Hermits recently completed their first motion picture musical entitled
"Hold On" which is being readied for Easter release. They are in Southern
California for a round of Press Conferences and recording sessions. (Left
to Right, Front - Barry Whitwam, Derek Leckenby. Rear - Karl Green,
Keith Hopwood and Peter Noone.)