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==