Herma Keil Explained

Herma Keil
Birth Name:Herman Keil
Origin:Western Samoa
Instrument:Vocals
Genre:pop,
Occupation:Musician
Years Active:1956–?
Label:Viking Records
Associated Acts:Terry Dean, The Keil Isles, Alphonso Keil, Eliza Keil, Freddie Keil, Olaf Keil

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]

Discography

Albums

TitleDetails
I Could Have Danced All Night
(The Keil Isles featuring Herma Keil)
  • Released: 1962
  • Label: Viking (VP 84)
  • Format: LP
Herma and The Keil Isles
(as Herma and The Keil Isles)
  • Released: 1963
  • Label: Viking (VP 101)
  • Format: LP
The Sound of Herma and The Keil Isles
(as Herma and The Keil Isles)
  • Released: 1966
  • Label: Viking (VP 167)
  • Format: LP
Keils-a-Go-Go
(as Herma and The Keil Isles)
  • Released: 1967
  • Label: Salem (XP.5028)
  • Format: LP

Awards and nominations

Aotearoa Music Awards

The Aotearoa Music Awards (previously known as New Zealand Music Awards (NZMA)) are an annual awards night celebrating excellence in New Zealand music and have been presented annually since 1965.

! |-| 1965 || "Teardrops" || Single of the Year|| || [4] |-

Film and television appearances

External links

Notes and References

  1. Amplifier Herma Keil & The Keil Isles
  2. The Film Archive Teardrops by Hermia Keil
  3. Sergent.com The Keil Isles
  4. Web site: Aotearoa Music Awards. aotearoamusicawards.nz. 18 August 2021. 25 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201025201023/https://aotearoamusicawards.nz/award-history/. dead.
  5. Imdb Don't Let It Get You (1966)