The Zombies

English rock band founded in 1961 in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. Initially, Argent was the vocalist, with Blunstone on rhythm guitar. However, by the end of their first rehearsal together, Argent added keyboards to his role, and Blunstone switched to lead vocals. The band split in December 1967, but were reformed in 2004. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019. Part of a press release from the management July 11, 2024: {From The Zombies’ Management: We are saddened to report that Rod Argent, founder, keyboardist & primary songwriter of The Zombies, has suffered a stroke. Rod had recently returned home from a triumphant Zombies tour of the UK, and spent a weekend in London with his beloved wife Cathy, celebrating his 79th birthday and their 52nd wedding anniversary, before the stroke occurred. He was hospitalized overnight, and released the next day. Doctors have advised that Rod will need several months of rest and recuperation. Rod has asked us to convey that he has made the very difficult decision to immediately retire from touring in order to protect his health. He was already preparing to wind down his live performance schedule after health scares on recent tours (a Fall 2024 USA run was in the works that was intended to be his final overseas tour, and a farewell to the country that launched The Zombies’ career in 1964). However, the stroke was an unmistakable warning sign that the risks are too great. Rod still firmly intends to continue his other creative joy of writing and recording with The Zombies, and has already been back at his piano for some much-needed “Bach therapy”.} Rod Argent: Keyboards, Vocals Paul Atkinson: Guitars Paul Arnold: Bass Colin Blunstone: Lead Vocals Hugh Grundy: Drums Rod Argent: Keyboards, Vocals Paul Atkinson: Guitars Chris White: Bass, Vocals Colin Blunstone: Lead Vocals Hugh Grundy: Drums Current line-up: Colin Blunstone: Lead Vocals Rod Argent: Keyboards, Vocals Tom Toomey: Guitars, Vocals Søren Koch: Bass, Vocals Steve Rodford: Drums