The Zombies

Colin Blunstone (lead vocals; The Zombies, Argent, Keats)
Rod Argent (organ, vocals; The Zombies, Argent)
Paul Atkinson (guitar, vocals; The Zombies)
Chris White (bass, vocals; The Zombies, Argent)
Hugh Grundy (drums; The Zombies)

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 01/6/2013 @ 22:19pm

The Zombies

01. Colin Blunstone (lead vocals; The Zombies, Argent, Keats)
02. Rod Argent (organ, vocals; The Zombies, Argent)
03. Paul Atkinson (guitar, vocals; The Zombies)
04. Chris White (bass, vocals; The Zombies, Argent)
05. Hugh Grundy (drums; The Zombies)

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 01/15/2013 @ 07:40am

There are a few corrections that need to be made to Roy's post above. Neither Colin Blunstone or Chris White were members of Argent, though Chris White did write "Hold Your Head Up". Russ Ballard was the lead singer and guitarist. The bass player was Jim Rodford (who also spent 18 years with The Kinks). Jim is also a current member of The Zombies, who reunited in 2001 and are still going strong!

Sometime after The Zombies initially broke up, Colin Blunstone had a successful solo career releasing three singles under the pseudonym of Neil MacArthur before going back to his real name. He went on to appear on several albums by The Alan Parsons Project and has had 12 solo albums released under his own name, including the latest one in 2012.

As mentioned, The Zombies have been touring regularly since 2001. The current lineup consists of:

Colin Blunstone - lead vocals
Rod Argent - keyboards, vocals
Jim Rodford - bass, backup vocals
Steve Rodford (Jim's son) - drums
Tom Toomey - guitar, backup vocals

Since reuniting, The Zombies have produced 2 studio albums - As Far As I Can See(2004) and Breathe Out, Breathe In (2011).

They certainly meet every criteria to be inducted into the Hall.

Posted by Tom on Tuesday, 07/2/2013 @ 06:26am

The omission of The Zombies is yet another example of how rock critics have a subtle bias against bands with the strongest musicianship. I think this is because the critics are mostly frustrated musicians, and thus can praise punk bands without being threatened by them. Songs like The Zombies' She's Not There and Harem's Whiter Shade of Pale, for example, incorporate jazz piano and classical organ in a very creative, sophisticated way. These bands have strongly influenced those who followed them. Even Santana has covered Zombies' tunes! Most of all, though, this music still sounds fresh almost a half-century after it was recorded.

Posted by Matt Hagerty on Thursday, 07/4/2013 @ 14:31pm

https://rockhall.com/blog/post/9871_rod-argent-of-the-zombies-letter-to-hall-of-fame/

Rob Argent of the Zombies wrote to the museum about his and Colin Blunstone's visit. The letter mostly told positive things about the museum and his influence to Rock and Roll. Do you think the hall might owe them a nomination/induction to Hall of Fame.

Posted by John R.C. on Monday, 07/22/2013 @ 23:34pm

I just read the blog post by Argent on the Rockhall site and it sounded like he gave the RRHOF its full blessing. Even though several non-inducted bands/artists have performed and toured the place, I think its time for Jann to wake up and not be a zombie and induct a Zombie!

(I know it didn't make sense, but I wanted to make it sound stupid)

Posted by Jason Voigt on Friday, 07/26/2013 @ 19:52pm

Do you think the Zombies will be passed over the way The Marvelettes were?

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 10/23/2013 @ 14:33pm

also Tahvo, u totally messed up my formula, critical can't get more than 20!

Posted by GFW on Thursday, 02/13/2014 @ 16:35pm

Well, Zombies lovers, your group is still among the living dead, a.k.a. greatest "snubbed" groups. But I do believe they should someday be enshrined in that pyramidal reliquary called the Rock Hall. The Zombies were, afterall a singular fine specimen of the British invasion.
BTW: To any uninformed readers here, Donavan is now already enshrined, as well he should be. Now nomcom, put forward The Zombies once more, bcus it will be restless and dreary upon Lake Erie until you do!

Posted by Telarock on Thursday, 11/13/2014 @ 19:08pm

zombies not in ? cant' believe it ! guess the powers that be never listened to them. awesome defines them best. it's like saying vietnam never happened or drive in theaters didn't exist.....

Posted by jack on Friday, 04/17/2015 @ 07:23am

The Zombies should have been inducted long ago. They are producing incredibly high quality music to this day. I call it "the thinking man's rock and roll". Well written and produced with amazing attention to detail. No other group, then or now, sounds like The Zombies.

Posted by Dale on Sunday, 12/20/2015 @ 08:31am

I had voted for The Zombies this year, in addition to Yes, Electric Light Orchestra, Steppenwolf and Joan Baez. I wonder if Duran Duran had been influenced by The Zombies?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Friday, 10/21/2016 @ 18:44pm

If The Zombies get in this year it would mark the third time a vocalist for The Alan Parsons Project was inducted into the RRHOF. Colin Blunstone sang on four APP songs: "The Eagle Will Rise Again" from Pyramid, "Old And Wise" from Eye In The Sky, "Dancing On A Highwire" from Ammonia Avenue and "Somebody Out There" from Vulture Culture. (The two APP vocalists currently in the RRHOF are Allan Clarke and Terry Sylvester who were inducted with the Hollies) Also Santana had a famous cover version of "She's Not There" in late 1977.

Posted by Aaron O'Donnell on Friday, 10/21/2016 @ 22:47pm

Public service announcement: if you wanna binge on the Zombies, do not use Spotify. 50% of what you get is from their 2013 live album, and another 45 is from their 2015 comeback album. You won't hear the studio versions of the songs you expect to hear. Disappointing, really.

Posted by Philip on Monday, 11/20/2017 @ 20:30pm

Bon Jovi, The Cars, Dire Straits and The Moody Blues will add to the votes for The Zombies.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 12/14/2017 @ 19:19pm

RIP, Jim Rodford who was Rod Argent's cousin and played bass in both Argent and the reunited Zombies as well as The Kinks.

Posted by Aaron O'Donnell on Sunday, 01/21/2018 @ 00:36am

Hands down the Zombies should be in the great hall of Rock and Roll. They still have that hunger that many of today's bands do not have. They continue to create albums of perfection. Also, they are still touring "odessey and Oracle" and making new fans at every concert. They have opened the door for many bands that have opened for them like Bruce Sudano, Edward Rogers, Et Bruce, Don DiLego and many more. Every concert is a party going on and that's a gift they share over and over again.

Posted by CaroCool on Tuesday, 04/24/2018 @ 21:35pm

The Zombies are a good reason for a Veteran's Committee RRHOF to remember a diamond band from the 60's. Social media definitely helps a band like The Zombies as they made some incredible songs. She's Not There, Time Of The Season etc. I bought The Zombies Greatest Hits type album 2 years ago and was stunned by the strong vocals and precision of the songs. Excellent crafted songs and musicianship. The Zombies recent nominations probably had younger music fans searching for their solid catalog of songs. They are still around and probably will be inducted in the next 5 years. Too much momentum. KING

Posted by KING on Monday, 07/9/2018 @ 04:49am

Finish up the British Invasion essentials

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, 08/27/2018 @ 13:25pm

King,

Eh I don't know about all of that. I LOVE Time of the Season though but it seems the only reason the Zombies are still wanting to be picked is what Anonymous pointed out: the completion of the British Invasion. They might be the dark horse of the 2019 inductees and a possible sixth inductee if I'm correct on Janet, Stevie, Def Leppard, Todd Rundgren and (possibly) Kraftwerk getting in. We'll see.

Posted by Timothy Pernell on Tuesday, 10/9/2018 @ 21:59pm

The 2018 inductees, The Moody Blues, Dire Straits, The Cars, Bon Jovi will all add to the votes for The Zombies! The Zombies are going in 2019!!! It's over. Their replacement on the ballot will be The Monkees hopefully, if not Herman's Hermits.

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 10/13/2018 @ 14:29pm

The Zombies

01. Rod Argent (ALIVE-73)
02. Colin Blunstone (ALIVE-73)
03. Hugh Grundy (ALIVE-73)
04. Chris White (ALIVE-75)
05. Paul Atkinson (DEAD-58-72)

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 12/12/2018 @ 00:02am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD_Zh1I7VG8

The Zombies Exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 12/12/2018 @ 00:04am

The Kingston Trio, The Monkees and Jan and Dean are next up after The Zombies are inducted!

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 12/12/2018 @ 09:12am

Based on WHAT???

Posted by KXB on Wednesday, 12/12/2018 @ 10:06am

Based on WHAT???

Posted by KXB on Wednesday, 12.12.18 @ 10:06am

They need an early 60s replacement for The Zombies on the ballot.

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 12/12/2018 @ 10:26am

Herman's Hermits has a FAR better chance than those names. Especially Jan and Dean.

Posted by Timothy on Wednesday, 12/12/2018 @ 12:12pm

Herman's Hermits * The Troggs * The Turtles

Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 12/12/2018 @ 12:45pm

For what it's worth,Little Steven seems to be the one on the nominating committee most loudly focused on still getting in the older acts, and none of the acts you guys have mentioned were among his recent short list.

He did mention Dick Dale, so swap him in for Jan & Dean as a possibility.

The Troggs seem very likely destined for the Singles category for "Wild Thing". Maybe even this year.

Posted by Shrek on Wednesday, 12/12/2018 @ 13:08pm

According to WLS dj Clark Weber, Herman's Hermits was no better than most garage bands.

Let's stop the nonsense that just because people liked a group does not mean that they really think they should be nominated.

Tommy James and the Shondells - this is who both artist and fans deserve induction.

I would also add 3 Chicago Garage bands that if not the whole group, at least give recognition to the 1 member that did make a significant impact,

Ides of March
The Buckinghams
The American Breed

Posted by Zuzu on Wednesday, 12/12/2018 @ 13:16pm

Says WHO, Roy???

Tell that to the Nominating Committee, who've said they're ready to move on from the 60s...
#aboutdamntime

Posted by KXB on Wednesday, 12/12/2018 @ 14:21pm

#forgetthedumbideassincenobodywantsnonrockandrollgrbage

Posted by Zuzu on Wednesday, 12/12/2018 @ 15:08pm

Learn how to spell-check, Seaward!

Posted by KXB on Wednesday, 12/12/2018 @ 15:39pm

Learn to verify your info before you open your mouth

Clueless

Posted by Zuzu on Wednesday, 12/12/2018 @ 16:04pm

Learn how to make sense, and NOT come off as a total a$$wipe!

Posted by KXB on Wednesday, 12/12/2018 @ 16:23pm

Stop talking about yourself

Posted by Zuzu on Wednesday, 12/12/2018 @ 16:56pm

Congrats to the Zombies, great to see them finally inducted!

Posted by Tahvo Parvianen on Tuesday, 02/19/2019 @ 08:40am

The recent inductions of the “holy trinity” of prog (Rush, Yes and The Moody Blues), plus the upcoming induction of The Zombies could lead to a re-nomination and possible induction of Procol Harum.

Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 03/24/2019 @ 05:38am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqQ6MdmF4LA

The Zombies Time Of The Season, Tell Her No, She's Not There Rock Hall 2019

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 05/7/2019 @ 13:55pm

I was listening to "Odessy & Oracle" again recently. It's one of the the most quintessentially 60s sounding albums ever made. Stunning album with no bad tracks.

Posted by StunningStocktaker on Saturday, 01/29/2022 @ 15:10pm