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CodeDS/UK/11999
NameArgent (1969-2013)
Dates1969-2013
GenderGroup (Male)
Place of Birth/OriginLondon, England (formed)
RelationshipsOriginal Members:
Rod Argent - keyboard, bass
Jim Rodford - bass
Bob Benrit - drums
Russ Ballard - guitar

Past Members: John Verity, John Grimaldi
BiographyArgent was an English rock band founded in 1969 by keyboardist Rod Argent, formerly of The Zombies. They were best known for their songs "Hold Your Head Up" and "God Gave Rock and Roll to You".

Original members of the band were Rod Argent on keyboards, bassist Jim Rodford (Argent's cousin and formerly with the Mike Cotton Sound), drummer Bob Henrit and guitarist Russ Ballard (both formerly with The Roulettes and Unit 4 + 2). Lead vocal duties were shared between Ballard, Rodford and Argent.

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