Rod Argent

Formed The Zombies in 1961 while still in grammar school

Some years later, the band won a local talent contest for which the prize was free studio time to record a demo. The song they recorded as their demo, “She’s Not There” (written by Argent) won them a recording contract with Decca Records

 

Rick Wakeman has called Rod Argent’s B3 organ solo on HOLD YOUR HEAD UP, the greatest organ solo ever