,,, Along the lines regarding the discussion, via, the Guitarist for "Freddie and the Dreamers" ,,, Derek Leckenby was a guitarist that did play for Peter Noone's Herman Hermits on most of their recordings, tours, etc.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

Cited: Some of his great solos on "I'm Henry the Eighth", "Leaning on the lamp post", "A must to avoid" and many others.

Many claim that Jimmy Page did some of the solos too but it is debatable?

He left us too soon also.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

I actually saw those guys live in 1965 at The San Francisco Civic Center and they changed my life

Much more heavier and robust then they sounded on their records!

"Leck" was a huge influence on my teenage self and I still think his solo on "I'm Henry the Eighth" was incredible.

Gotta love that 60s British sound.

One of my favorites. Live.

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

I know a bit OT, but what the hey---This article on Peter Noon a few weeks ago in the UK Daily Mirror. A great guy.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/...