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Superb post! The Zombies were/are one of my favorite bands! I've been in rock bands that have played "She's Not There" and "Hold Your Head Up," to show respect for Rod Argent and Colin Blundstone. I even saw an iteration of the Zombies here in Northern Virginia in 2011 (I think), at Wolf Trap's Filene Center, part of a revue called "HippieFest." (Silly name, none of the bands were associated with the hippie phenomenon.). Colin and Rod and Jim Rodford and Bob Henreit were far and away the best act on the card that night! Long Live the Zombies!
Thanks, John. I have so much respect for them too, and how much fun it must be to play those songs.
Agree, they weren't hippies at all, arrived well before that, but maybe it was the psychedelic keyboards that made people think they were. I would love to see them in concert, but they're touring the UK this year mostly. Hmmm, maybe a trip...although they're probably sold out.
Do you expect to be rockin’ in your 70s? Or are you already rockin’ in your 70s?
I don't know that I ever thought when I was younger about "expecting" to be rockin' in my 70s, but I'm now 71, and I've been in bands almost continuously since 2001. Current group is called "Partial Recall." Check us out at www.partialrecallband.com .
You ARE rockin' and you guys are good! That's an incredible song list. Makes me wish I knew how to play an instrument, it just looks (and sounds) so rewarding and seems like it would be incredible fun.
I’ve met Colin and Chris a couple of times, and they were really lovely and down to earth, especially considering that they only made one of the great albums of all time.
They just look and sound like such nice guys, so it's great to hear that was your experience. I feel as if they would be a lot of fun to hang out with in a pub.
This is terrific! "She's Not There" is one of my all-time favorite songs across decades and genres, and is routinely in the top 10 songs in my streaming service "year in review" collections. It will almost certainly be up there again this year.
What a great write-up! So much history and great information!
Superb post! The Zombies were/are one of my favorite bands! I've been in rock bands that have played "She's Not There" and "Hold Your Head Up," to show respect for Rod Argent and Colin Blundstone. I even saw an iteration of the Zombies here in Northern Virginia in 2011 (I think), at Wolf Trap's Filene Center, part of a revue called "HippieFest." (Silly name, none of the bands were associated with the hippie phenomenon.). Colin and Rod and Jim Rodford and Bob Henreit were far and away the best act on the card that night! Long Live the Zombies!
Thanks, John. I have so much respect for them too, and how much fun it must be to play those songs.
Agree, they weren't hippies at all, arrived well before that, but maybe it was the psychedelic keyboards that made people think they were. I would love to see them in concert, but they're touring the UK this year mostly. Hmmm, maybe a trip...although they're probably sold out.
Do you expect to be rockin’ in your 70s? Or are you already rockin’ in your 70s?
I don't know that I ever thought when I was younger about "expecting" to be rockin' in my 70s, but I'm now 71, and I've been in bands almost continuously since 2001. Current group is called "Partial Recall." Check us out at www.partialrecallband.com .
You ARE rockin' and you guys are good! That's an incredible song list. Makes me wish I knew how to play an instrument, it just looks (and sounds) so rewarding and seems like it would be incredible fun.
It's very rewarding, and so very much fun!
I’ve met Colin and Chris a couple of times, and they were really lovely and down to earth, especially considering that they only made one of the great albums of all time.
They just look and sound like such nice guys, so it's great to hear that was your experience. I feel as if they would be a lot of fun to hang out with in a pub.
This is terrific! "She's Not There" is one of my all-time favorite songs across decades and genres, and is routinely in the top 10 songs in my streaming service "year in review" collections. It will almost certainly be up there again this year.
What a great write-up! So much history and great information!
Thanks so much, Matt. I love the Zombies too and have found their songs unforgettable. It's no wonder "She's Not There" is one of your favorites ever!