Herma Keil
# Herma 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. 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.

In later years Herma Keil moved to Australia and retired there.

## Discography

### Albums

| Title | Details |
| - | - |
| 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.

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | "Teardrops" | Single of the Year | Nominated | |

## Film and television appearances

* Don't Let It Get To You
