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On this day, June 14, 1945, Rod Argent was born.
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Mon Jun 14, 2021: On this day, June 14, 1945, Rod Argent was born.
Rod Argent
Argent playing live in September 2019
Born: 14 June 1945 (age 78); St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Website: rodargent.com
Rodney Terence "Rod" Argent (born 14 June 1945) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, composer, and record producer. In a career spanning more than 50 years, Argent came to prominence in the mid 1960s as the founder and keyboardist of the English rock band the Zombies, and went on to form the band Argent after the first break-up of the Zombies.
Argent is one of the main composers of the Zombies' music and made major lyrical contributions to the band's songs. As the band's keyboardist he used a variety of instruments, including the Mellotron, the harpsichord, and the organ.
In addition to his work with the Zombies and Argent, Argent has made music for television series, been a session musician, produced albums by other artists, and has had a solo career which has included three studio albums: "Moving Home", "Red House", and "Classically Speaking." Argent was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Zombies in Brooklyn in March 2019.
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Career
The Zombies
In addition to playing the piano and keyboards in the Zombies, Argent was (with White) one of the group's two main songwriters, penning the hits "She's Not There", "Tell Her No", and "Time of the Season", amongst others. Argent was initially the group's lead singer, with Blunstone on guitar. When Argent's keyboard talents became apparent, he became the group's full-time keyboard player, conceding the role of lead singer to Blunstone. The group continued to record through the 1960s, but disbanded in December 1967, reportedly over management disagreements.
Argent
After the band broke up, Argent went on to form the band Argent, which had a hit album in 1972 with All Together Now, which contained the single "Hold Your Head Up". His Hammond B3 solo on that track is cited by Rick Wakeman as the greatest organ solo ever. The band also recorded the original version of the rock anthem "God Gave Rock and Roll to You", written by lead singer Russ Ballard, which was later covered by other artists including Petra and Kiss. Argent's first album included the song "Liar" (also composed by Ballard), which became a hit for Three Dog Night. In 1976, the band broke up.
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Argent playing live in September 2019
Born: 14 June 1945 (age 78); St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Website: rodargent.com
Rodney Terence "Rod" Argent (born 14 June 1945) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, composer, and record producer. In a career spanning more than 50 years, Argent came to prominence in the mid 1960s as the founder and keyboardist of the English rock band the Zombies, and went on to form the band Argent after the first break-up of the Zombies.
Argent is one of the main composers of the Zombies' music and made major lyrical contributions to the band's songs. As the band's keyboardist he used a variety of instruments, including the Mellotron, the harpsichord, and the organ.
In addition to his work with the Zombies and Argent, Argent has made music for television series, been a session musician, produced albums by other artists, and has had a solo career which has included three studio albums: "Moving Home", "Red House", and "Classically Speaking." Argent was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Zombies in Brooklyn in March 2019.
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Career
The Zombies
In addition to playing the piano and keyboards in the Zombies, Argent was (with White) one of the group's two main songwriters, penning the hits "She's Not There", "Tell Her No", and "Time of the Season", amongst others. Argent was initially the group's lead singer, with Blunstone on guitar. When Argent's keyboard talents became apparent, he became the group's full-time keyboard player, conceding the role of lead singer to Blunstone. The group continued to record through the 1960s, but disbanded in December 1967, reportedly over management disagreements.
Argent
After the band broke up, Argent went on to form the band Argent, which had a hit album in 1972 with All Together Now, which contained the single "Hold Your Head Up". His Hammond B3 solo on that track is cited by Rick Wakeman as the greatest organ solo ever. The band also recorded the original version of the rock anthem "God Gave Rock and Roll to You", written by lead singer Russ Ballard, which was later covered by other artists including Petra and Kiss. Argent's first album included the song "Liar" (also composed by Ballard), which became a hit for Three Dog Night. In 1976, the band broke up.
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The Zombies - She's Not There
6,183,321 views • Aug 9, 2012
nothinking4meman
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Live on Hullabaloo TV Show, 1965.
Unlike other versions of this video on Youtube, this version has the studio track (In Sync) without the canned audience foley or the television intro.
6,183,321 views • Aug 9, 2012
nothinking4meman
6.03K subscribers
Live on Hullabaloo TV Show, 1965.
Unlike other versions of this video on Youtube, this version has the studio track (In Sync) without the canned audience foley or the television intro.
The Zombies - She's Not There - 1965.
38,882 views • Jan 7, 2018
Bertrand VDM
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38,882 views • Jan 7, 2018
Bertrand VDM
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The Zombies - She's Not There
394,111 views • Apr 13, 2008
oldiesmusiconline
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Visit oldiesmusiconline.blogspot.com for more great oldies stuff! In the midst of the British Invasion came The Zombies with their huge hit She's Not There. One of the very best bands, they're still performing today.
Enjoy!
394,111 views • Apr 13, 2008
oldiesmusiconline
410 subscribers
Visit oldiesmusiconline.blogspot.com for more great oldies stuff! In the midst of the British Invasion came The Zombies with their huge hit She's Not There. One of the very best bands, they're still performing today.
Enjoy!
Argent Hold Your Head Up 1973 The Midnight Special
419,499 views • Aug 5, 2009
John Howie
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This is Argent live on the American TV show - The Midnight Special
419,499 views • Aug 5, 2009
John Howie
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This is Argent live on the American TV show - The Midnight Special
Argent - Hold your head up
424,344 views • May 20, 2009
Zoromes
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Taken from the "Classic Rock" Ultimate Anthology. This indeed is classic rock at it's best!
Studio audience..anyone know the venue or date?
424,344 views • May 20, 2009
Zoromes
1.79K subscribers
Taken from the "Classic Rock" Ultimate Anthology. This indeed is classic rock at it's best!
Studio audience..anyone know the venue or date?
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