Argent were a British rock band formed in 1969 by former Zombies keyboardist Rod Argent. They had three UK Top 40 singles: “Hold Your Head Up”, which reached No. 5 and spent 12 weeks on the chart, “Tragedy” (No. 34), and “God Gave Rock and Roll to You” (No. 18). Two of their albums charted in the UK: All Together Now, which peaked at No. 13 in 1972, and In Deep, which spent one week at No. 49 in 1973. Rod Argent put together his eponymous‑named band just as his former band the Zombies’ post‑breakup single “Time of the Season” was becoming a worldwide hit in 1969. His new band employed much heavier rhythms and a generally weightier sound, but also continued the minor keys and complex lyrics of the Zombies, often through Argent’s writing with former Zombies bassist Chris White. Guitarist and vocalist Russ Ballard also developed strong melodies and hit singles, writing a string of FM staples. The band was completed by bassist Jim Rodford and drummer Bob Henrit. Lead vocal duties were shared between Ballard and Argent. Their first album, Argent, was critically acclaimed, if not a massive seller. It was a solid start and contained the song “Liar”, which was subsequently covered by Three Dog Night. Ring of Hands (1971) was their second album and featured the minor hit “Sweet Mary”. All Together Now was their third album, released in 1972.
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Hold Your Head Up
Liar
Chained
Be My Lover Be My Friend
Dance in the Smoke
I Am the Dance of Ages
It’s Only Money Part I & II (1973)
Thunder And Lightning
Tragedy
Lothlorien
Losing hold
Highwire
Schoolgirl
Be Free
Counterpoints “Butterfly
Argent 1970 Full Album
All Togheter Now 1972 Full Album
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