After the Zombies broke up, keyboardist/songwriter Rod Argent formed his own band in 1969, which incorporated more classical, jazz, and art rock influences in accordance with Argent's musical training. The group's other members were guitarist/songwriter Russ Ballard, bassist Jim Rodford, and drummer Bob Henrit. Argent's first two albums, Argent and Ring of Hands, received a fair amount of critical acclaim, but their real breakthrough came with 1972's All Together Now, which contained the Top Five smash "Hold Your Head Up"; In Deep produced a minor hit in "God Gave Rock 'N' Roll to You," which was covered by Kiss in 1992. By 1974, Ballard had developed his songwriting talents enough to leave for a solo career (Three Dog Night had a Top Ten single in 1971 with his "Liar," from Argent), and was replaced by guitarist John Verity and string player John Grimaldi. Without Ballard, the group veered more towards extended prog rock passages and improvisational solos to somewhat grandiose levels. Argent broke up in 1976; Rodford joined the Kinks, while Argent himself recorded several solo albums and became a record producer, working with Tanita Tikaram, among others. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide
Rod Argent Birthday Feature Monday On Internet Radio--Rod is 64 today, and I will be celebrating by playing lots of his music on my show Monday, 12-4 PM CDT at www.uicradio.org . I hope everyone can join me!
Hi Argent, Crash Kelly's CD, "One More Heart Attack" is in stores and on now, please help spread the word and if you haven't already pick up your copy today - for a listing of U.S. store locations, check out the "Where Can I Get My Crash Kelly CD" blog on the MySpace page!!!
Also, get back to your rock roots with Crash Kelly's label mates, Saints Of The Underground in stores and on iTunes now! Please help spread the word and pick up your copies today.
With Curved Air back onstage,wouldnt it be great if Argent could head a progrock festival with Barclay James Harvest,Curved Air and the Moody Bues as support?I love the Zombies but I miss Argent too.
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Juste pour vous annoncer que des extraits de notre nouvel album sont disponibles sur Myspace... J'espère que vous aurez la curiosité d'y poser une oreille ! Amitié
Just to tell you that some extracts of our new album is now available on myspace ! Hope you 'll have the curiosity to listen our stuff ! Cheers
Juste pour vous annoncer que notre prochain album sera bientôt en ligne gratuitement sur myspace et sur notre site internet avec un concert de promotion au FIL de Saint Etienne (France) le 21 février à 20h30(entrée libre). En vous remerciant encore pour votre amitié et vos encouragements. Cheers
Just to tell you that our next album will be coming soon for free on myspace and on our website with a concert promotion to the FIL Saint Etienne (France) on February 21st at 8.30PM (free entry). Thank you again for your friendship and your support. Cheers
Rod Argent Birthday Feature Monday On Internet Radio--I'll be celebrating Rod's birthday(6-14-45) by playing lots of his music on my show Monday,12-4 PM CDT at www. uicradio. org . I hope you can join me!
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