Rod Argent

Rod Argent
Rod Argent
	Argent performing in September 2019
Background information
Birth name	Rodney Terence Argent
Born	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

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.
^ Huey, Steve. "Rod Argent | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 17 July 2014.
^ "The Zombies". Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 13 December 2018.

[1] Unterberger, Richie. "The Zombies | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 17 July 2014.

[allmusic-2] Huey, Steve. "Rod Argent | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 17 July 2014.

[3] "The Zombies". Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 13 December 2018.

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