Peter Noone, the former lead singer of the popular 60s band Herman’s Hermits, was quite the heartthrob in his heyday. With his thick head of hair and adorable face, it’s easy to see why he captured the hearts of millions of fans. But there’s one distinct difference between Noone and today’s heartthrobs like Justin Bieber or Harry Styles. Noone’s talent and charm stood the test of time. At 75, he continues to look fantastic and mesmerize audiences with his great voice.
Noone’s journey to stardom began when he skyrocketed to fame as the frontman of Herman’s Hermits. With hits like “I’m Into Something Good,” the band became iconic and sold millions of records. In fact, they even outsold the Beatles in 1965. Noone’s stage persona was that of a shy little boy, which resonated with his fans and added to his appeal.
During those wild and exciting years, Noone lived the quintessential rocker lifestyle, albeit without the drugs. He could easily stay up all night, go on the rampage, and still be up the next morning for interviews and gigs. Noone fondly recalls those times as a brilliant period in his life.
Nowadays, Noone continues to tour as part of Britain’s Solid Silver 60s Show. While his fellow Hermits veterans won’t be joining him, other musical stars from the era, like Brian Poole of The Tremeloes and Brian Hyland, will be there. Noone still feels the buzz of touring and is thrilled to see that they can still pull an audience. Fans often approach him and sing the old songs, which he finds both endearing and slightly overwhelming.
Living in California since the 70s, Noone has embraced the healthy living style that characterizes the state. He feels fortunate to have survived the debauchery of the sixties while many others didn’t. Noone reminisces about the wild parties at the house of one of the Moody Blues, where he was a fly on the wall. He used to love drinking and even tried to outdrink Richard Harris, but he never got into the drug scene.
At the age of 19, Noone decided to attend his first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting with his father, who was also an avid drinker. Although he wouldn’t have classified himself as an alcoholic, he realized the importance of being sensitive to people’s feelings and being able to perform on stage. That experience led him to cut down on drinking, and he hasn’t touched a drop in about 16 years. However, he insists that his wife is free to drink if she wants to.
Noone has been happily married to his wife, Mireille, for 43 years. They met when he was 20, and it was love at first sight for him. After persistently pursuing her during a holiday on Ibiza, they finally got together. They have one daughter together, Nicole. Noone left the band in 1971 at the age of 24, as they all wanted to pursue different paths.
In the 80s, Noone found a new stage for his talent, appearing in a Broadway production of “Pirates of Penzance” and hosting the U.S. television music show “My Generation.” A few years ago, he even served as a mentor and voice coach on “American Idol.” Noone shared his thoughts on the show, comparing it to the Beatles’ journey and stating that they probably would have lost if they had entered a TV competition.
Reflecting on his enduring career, Noone feels incredibly lucky to still be doing what he loves at 75. He acknowledges that he’s no longer that shy little kid he once was and embraces his newfound confidence. Peter Noone continues to captivate audiences with his enduring charisma and talent, proving that true star power knows no age limits.
