About Derek Leckenby
Lived 1943 – 1994 (aged 51). Derek Leckenby was a British musician and guitarist.
Derek "Lek" Leckenby (14 May 1943 – 4 June 1994) was an English musician and lead guitarist, most famous for his work with English pop group Herman's Hermits.
Early life Leckenby was born in Leeds. He was educated at William Hulme's Grammar School, Manchester, and commenced a civil engineering degree course at Manchester University before leaving to become a professional musician. He was performing with Manchester band The Wailers when music manager Harvey Lisberg recruited him for Herman's Hermits.
Leckenby married Leonie Rosenbloom in July of 1968. Together they had two daughters.
Herman’s Hermits
Death Leckenby died of non-Hodgkin lymphoma on 4 June 1994 at the age of 51.
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English guitarist
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Derek Leckenby was born on 14 May 1943 in Leeds.
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Derek Leckenby died on 4 June 1994 in Manchester.
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Derek Leckenby was a musician and guitarist.
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