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Argent

Argent Radio

General Info

  • Genre: Pop / Progressive / Rock

    Location UK

    Profile Views: 52002

    Last Login: 11/2/2007

    Member Since 1/29/2006

    Type of Label Major

  • Bio

    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

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  • Influences

    The Zombies, Procal Harum, Deep Purple, Genesis

  • Sounds Like

    The Zombies, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Deep Purple, Genesis, Uriah Heep .. .............. ..Argent - Hold Your Head Up..

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  • AngelJoy Lea

    I thank you for Russ, the road to Damascus was indeed the right road all along, and the journey was well worth it. What a difference a year makes, Thank you for what was, and I thank Russ for the rest, which is what is to be...now and Forever....Angel 

    4 months ago
  • Vicious Pink Official

      Brilliant.!
      Hey All, Vicious Pink's 80's Dance Hits OUT NOW..!
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    HMV, Play and Amazon

    8 months ago
  • Robert Timms

      Just heard THE CHIEF WHIPS version of "BIG YELLOW TAXI" at first I hated it and now I love it!http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/the-other-creek/id262981833

    9 months ago
  • Lord Freshness

     Have a nice day!!!!!
     

    Hey look at this https://www.facebook.com/pages/Deep-Purple-Made-in-Japan/128112607273196
    one of the greatest Live-LPs ever!!!

    1 year ago
  • Dolores

    Argent were superb at last year's High Voltage fest. Brilliant to hear all those trax i remember way back when :)) Keep rockin. LOve Dolores

    2 years ago
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    2 years ago
  • Imogene AShley



    Hi, there!thanks a lot for your add.

    2 years ago
  • Robert Wright Jr.

    I did not realize Argent or Wishbone Ash were still together. Great memories and times with your music . Rock On

    2 years ago
  • Cynthia J. Peel

    Hey!i love you music


    2 years ago
  • Irene

    wishing all bandmembers and all friends/fans a great time with the upcoming Argent concerts: Dec. 4th Frome-Cheese and Grain; Dec.5th Southampton-The Brooke; Dec. 7th Wolverhampton-Robin 2; Dec. 8th Leamington -the Assembly and Dec. 13th London-HMV Forum (with Wishbone Ash).
    Wonder what 2011 may bring..my city's got some great venues too, very familiar to Argent..xx

    2 years ago
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