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The Zombies: formed 1961, Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, UK. The band was originally formed by keyboardist Rod Argent, bassist Paul Arnold, guitarist Paul Atkinson and drummer Hugh Grundy. Arnold was soon replaced by Chris White, and this was the formation that became famous for their psychedelic pop and baroque pop style in the mid and late 1960s. They were rather popular on both sides of the Atlantic, and their 1968 major album was the original band's last recording. Actually, the band was dissolved before its release. The album was a huge success, and perhaps on that account the band members, exclusive the vocalist Colin Blunstone, brought the band back together for a short time in 1969. They disbanded again in '69, revived in 1990 - this time without both Argent and Arnold who had been the band's dominant songwriters. This time they managed to release two albums before disbanding again, but the band reunited in 2004, and they have stayed together since, although the original line-up has been altered.
Band members: Rod Argent (keyboards, 1961-69, 2004-present), Paul Atkinson (guitar, 1961-68), Hugh Grundy (drums, 1961-69, 1990), Paul Arnold (bass, 1961), Colin Blunstone (vocals, 1961-68, 1990, 2004-present), Chris White (bass, 1961-68, 1990), Jim Rodford (bass, 1969, 2004-present), Rick Birkett (guitar, 1969), Sebastián Santa María (keyboards, 1990), Keith Airey (guitar, 2004-10), Steve Rodford (drums, 2004-present), Tom Toomey (guitar, 2010-present).
Band members: Rod Argent (keyboards, 1961-69, 2004-present), Paul Atkinson (guitar, 1961-68), Hugh Grundy (drums, 1961-69, 1990), Paul Arnold (bass, 1961), Colin Blunstone (vocals, 1961-68, 1990, 2004-present), Chris White (bass, 1961-68, 1990), Jim Rodford (bass, 1969, 2004-present), Rick Birkett (guitar, 1969), Sebastián Santa María (keyboards, 1990), Keith Airey (guitar, 2004-10), Steve Rodford (drums, 2004-present), Tom Toomey (guitar, 2010-present).
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