Herman's Hermits were a British rock band formed in Manchester in 1963. Led by singer Peter Noone, they gained popularity in the mid-1960s with catchy pop songs. Commercially, they found success comparable to bands like the Beatles and Rolling Stones, though they were viewed as less artistically innovative. Their big break came in 1964 when producer Mickie Most signed them based on their clean-cut image and Noone's singing ability.