![]() In 2006, Argent joined Hamish Stuart, Richard Marx, Billy Squier, Edgar Winter and Sheila E. In 1999, Argent recorded a solo piano album, Rod Argent Classically Speaking, in which he played Chopin études and music by Ravel, Bach, and Grieg, as well as three of his own compositions. Other albums the business partners produced included Tanita Tikaram's Ancient Heart (1988), Nanci Griffith's Late Night Grande Hotel (1991), Joshua Kadison's Painted Desert Serenade (1993), and Jules Shear's Healing Bones (1994). In 1995, Argent produced Soraya's debut album On Nights Like This and her second album Wall Of Smiles. In 1987, Argent formed a production company with ex- Van Morrison drummer Peter Van Hooke which produced a number of artists. Argent also composed the theme music to the ITV (LWT) sitcom The Piglet Files, which aired from 1990 to 1992. Two years later, the Argent/Van Hooke composition "Goal Crazy" was used by ITV's The Big Match from 1988 until 1992. Also in 1986, he composed the theme music for ITV's The Two of Us. In 1986, he composed the theme music for ITV's coverage of the 1986 FIFA World Cup, "Aztec Gold", which was released as a single under the title of "Silsoe". In the 1980s he began writing for television. Īrgent went on to play keyboards with a number of musicians, including piano on the title track of The Who's album Who Are You, and on Variations with Gary Moore, Julian Lloyd Webber, and Andrew Lloyd Webber. In 1988, he issued another solo album, Red House. In 1980, he wrote a musical titled Masquerade which premiered in London in 1982. In 1978, Argent released his debut solo album Moving Home with many well-known musicians, including Genesis drummer Phil Collins, and Weather Report bass guitarist Alphonso Johnson. Argent's first album included the song "Liar" (also composed by Ballard), which became a hit for Three Dog Night. The band also recorded the original version of the rock anthem "God Gave Rock and Roll to You", written by lead singer Russ Ballard, which was later covered by other artists including Petra and Kiss. His Hammond B3 solo on that track is cited by Rick Wakeman as the greatest organ solo ever. ArgentĪfter the band broke up, Argent went on to form the band Argent, which had a hit album in 1972 with All Together Now, which contained the single "Hold Your Head Up". The group continued to record through the 1960s, but disbanded in December 1967, reportedly over management disagreements. When Argent's keyboard talents became apparent, he became the group's full-time keyboard player, conceding the role of lead singer to Blunstone. Argent was initially the group's lead singer, with Blunstone on guitar. In addition to playing the piano and keyboards in The Zombies, Argent was (with White) one of the group's two main songwriters, penning the hits "She's Not There", "Tell Her No", and "Time of the Season", amongst others. Argent's song "She's Not There" got them a recording contract with Decca. After the band won a local contest, they recorded a demo as their prize. Arnold left not long after and was replaced by Chris White. Colin Blunstone and Paul Arnold joined the new band in early 1961, while all five members were still at school. Rodford was playing in local band called the Bluetones at the time, so declined. Argent, Atkinson, and Grundy first played together at a jam on Easter 1961 in St Albans, Hertfordshire.Īrgent wanted to form a band and initially asked his cousin Jim Rodford to join as a bass guitarist. While at St Albans School, he met Paul Atkinson and Hugh Grundy. Early yearsĪs a child, Argent sang as a chorister in the St Albans Cathedral Choir. 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 has had a solo career which has included three studio albums: "Moving Home", "Red House", and "Classically Speaking". As the band's keyboardist he used a variety of instruments, including the Mellotron, the harpsichord, and the organ. Īrgent is one of the main composers of The Zombies' music and made major lyrical contributions to the band's songs. In a career spanning more than 50 years, Argent came to prominence in the mid 1960s as the founder and keyboardist of the English rock band The Zombies, and went on to form the band Argent after the first break-up of The Zombies. Rodney Terence "Rod" Argent (born 14 June 1945) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, composer, and record producer.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |