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The Zombies

The Zombies are an English rock band formed in 1962 in St Albans, England. The original lineup consisted of lead vocalist Colin Blunstone, keyboardist and bassist Rod Argent, guitarist Paul Atkinson, bassist Chris White, and drummer Hugh Grundy.

The band first achieved success in the mid-1960s with their hit single "She's Not There," which reached the top of the charts in the UK and the US. They followed this up with several other hits, including "Tell Her No" and "Time of the Season."

The Zombies' music is often described as baroque pop, a subgenre of pop music that combines classical music elements with rock and roll. Their music is characterized by intricate vocal harmonies, catchy melodies, and often features Argent's distinctive organ sound.

Despite their success, the band disbanded in 1967, and Blunstone and Argent pursued solo careers. However, the Zombies' music continued to be influential, and they were eventually inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019.

In the years following their breakup, several reunion lineups of the band have formed, with Blunstone and Argent often at the helm. These lineups have continued to tour and record new music, including the critically acclaimed album "Still Got That Hunger" in 2015.


The Mustangs / The Sundowners / The Zombies I (1961 - 1962)
  • Colin Blunstone - guitar/vocals - b. Colin Edward Michael Blunstone, June 24, 1945, Hatfield, England.
  • Paul Atkinson - guitar - b. Paul Ashley Warren Atkinson, March 19, 1946, Cuffley, England.
  • Rod Argent - keyboards/vocals - b. Rodney Terence Argent, June 14, 1945, St. Albans, England.
  • Paul Arnold - bass - b. England.
  • Hugh Grundy - drums - b. Hugh Birch Grundy, March 6, 1945, Winchester, England.

The Zombies II (1962 - December 1967)
  • Colin Blunstone - vocals
  • Paul Atkinson - guitar
  • Rod Argent - keyboards/vocals
  • Hugh Grundy - drums
  • Chris White - bass - b. Christopher Taylor White, March 7, 1943, Barnet, England.
Albums:
  1. "Begin Here" (1965) - Singles: "She's Not There"b/w "You Make Me Feel Good", "Tell Her No" b/w "Leave Me Be"
  2. "Odyssey and Oracle" (1968) - Singles: "Care Of Cell 44" b/w "Maybe After He's Gone", "Butcher's Tale" b/w "This Will Be Our Year", "Time of the Season" b/w "Friends Of Mine"
  3. "Live on the BBC: 1965-1967" (1985)
Group disbands.  Colin Blunstone goes solo and later joins Keats and The Alan Parsons Project. Rod Argent forms Argent.

Compilations:
  1. "Time of the Zombies" (1973)
  2. "Greatest Hits" (1990)
  3. "Zombie Heaven" (4-CD box set) (1997)
  4. "Absolutely the Best" (1999)
  5. "The Singles Collection" (2000)

Colin Blunstone solo:
  1. "One Year" (1971)
  2. "Ennismore" (1972)
  3. "Journey" (1974)
  4. "Planes" (1976)
  5. "Never Even Thought" (1978)
  6. "Late Nights In Soho" (1979)
  7. "I Don't Believe In Miracles" (1982)
  8. "Echo Bridge" (1995)
  9. "Some Years: It's The Time Of Colin Blunstone" (1995)
  10. "Live At The BBC" (1996)
  11. "Light Inside" (1998)
  12. "Greatest Hits" (2000)
  13. "Anthology" (2001)
  14. "Old And Wise" (2-CDs) (2003)

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Last Revised:  February 18, 2023
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