(1945-06-14) 14 June 1945 (age 78) St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
Genres
Rock
pop
psychedelic rock
progressive rock
classical
Occupation(s)
Musician
singer
songwriter
composer
record producer
Instrument(s)
Keyboards
vocals
Years active
1958–present
Labels
Decca
CBS
Website
rodargent.com
Musical artist
Rodney Terence Argent (born 14 June 1945) is an English musician. In a career spanning more than 50 years, Argent came to prominence in the mid-1960s as the keyboardist, founder and leader of the rock band the Zombies,[1] and went on to form the band Argent after the first break-up of the Zombies.[2]
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 Hohner Pianet, Mellotron, harpsichord, and 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 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.[3]
^Unterberger, Richie. "The Zombies | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
(1993), and Jules Shear's Healing Bones (1994). In 1999, Argent recorded a solo piano album, RodArgent Classically Speaking, in which he played Chopin études...
English rock band formed in St Albans in 1961. Led by keyboardist/vocalist RodArgent and vocalist Colin Blunstone, the group had their first British and American...
for Boys. RodArgent, Paul Atkinson, and Hugh Grundy first played together at a jam on Easter 1961 in St Albans, Hertfordshire. RodArgent wanted to form...
several British rock bands. He was a founding member of Argent, which was led by his cousin RodArgent, and performed with them from their formation in 1969...
third Argent album All Together Now (1972). The song was written by Chris White and credited to the songwriting partnership of White and RodArgent. The...
the song. When writer RodArgent insisted that he sing it a certain way, Blunstone's patience snapped and he effectively told Argent to sing it himself....
reviews". All tracks composed by RodArgent, except where noted. The Zombies Colin Blunstone – lead vocals RodArgent – keyboards, backing and lead vocals...
their 1968 album Odessey and Oracle. It was written by keyboard player RodArgent and recorded at Abbey Road Studios (then known as EMI Studios) in September...
triumph." The Zombies Colin Blunstone - lead vocals, tambourine, guitar RodArgent - keyboards, backing and lead vocals, harmonica on "Work 'n' Play" and...
"Little One." All tracks composed by RodArgent, except where noted. The Zombies Colin Blunstone - lead vocals RodArgent - keyboards, backing and lead vocals...
mainstream career. Guest musicians include RodArgent, Mark Isham, Peter Van Hooke, Paul Brady, and Brendan Croker; Argent and Van Hooke also produced the album...
This was the second Argent song covered by them. Songs written by RodArgent and Chris White except as noted. ArgentRodArgent – organ, electric piano...
album on the Kamera Records label titled Skinningrove Bay that included RodArgent, Clive Bunker, Phil Collins, Robin Lumley, Gary Moore, John G. Perry,...
window during an argument with his parents. Former Zombies and Argent member RodArgent was also called in to replace session keyboardist John "Rabbit"...
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