Argent

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 15: Rod Argent of The Zombies performs at Stubbs on March 15, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Lorne Thomson/Redferns)
Praised by half the Beatles, Rick Wakeman and Pat Metheny, Rod Argent still didn’t have it all easy

By Rob Hughes Published

Founding member of The Zombies and Argent had no trouble writing songs that have endured for decades, and easily collaborated with Phil Collins, The Who and many others. But he also encountered his share of troubles in the music industry

Interviews
Argent circa 1973
The story of the Kiss classic Kiss didn't actually write

By Henry Yates Published

Now a rock anthem, Argent's God Gave Rock And Roll To You was written under the storm cloud of cancer and enjoyed a superstar second wind

Tracks & Singles
Argent posing for a photograph in the early 1970s
The epic story of Argent, the forgotten 60s band who inspired one Kiss’ biggest hits

By Geoff Barton Published

Argent were the missing link between the 60s pop scene and the emergence of Cream and Led Zeppelin

Interviews
Prog 141
Marillion and four great gifts in the new issue of Prog, on sale now...

By Jerry Ewing Published

Plus Francis Monkman, Dave Stewart, Renaissance, Rod Argent Wishbone Ash, Lazuli and loads more...

Albums
Argent: Encore: Live In Concert cover art
Why you should definitely own Encore: Live In Concert by Argent

By Malcolm Dome Published

Argent's studio albums may have underwhelmed, but it all came together on the adventurous, surprising Encore: Live In Concert

Concerts & Shows
Argent: Hold Your Head Up - The Best Of Argent cover art
Argent's latest collection reveals them to be ripe for rediscovery

By Neil Jeffries Published

Mixing proggy keyboards with radio-friendly hits, early-70s also-rans Argent sound far more vital today

Albums