On January 20, 2018, Jim Rodford died aged 76. He was musician (bass), member of bands Mike Cotton Sound, The Zombies, and founding member of Argent, but best known as the bass player of The Kinks.
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Argent: All Together Now
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In July 1972, “Epic” label released “All Together Now”, the third Argent album. It was recorded in 1971, at “Abbey Road” studios, and was produced by Rod Argent and Chris White.
Personnel:
- Rod Argent– vocals, organ, electric piano
- Russ Ballard– vocals, guitar, piano
- Jim Rodford– vocals, bass guitar, guitar
- Robert Henrit– drums, percussion
Track listing:
All tracks by Rod Argent and Chris White except where noted.
- Hold Your Head Up
- Keep On Rollin’
- Tragedy – Russ Ballard
- I Am the Dance of Ages
- Be My Lover, Be My Friend
- He’s a Dynamo – Russ Ballard
- Pure Love
a) Fantasia
b) Prelude
c) Pure Love
d) Finale
Argent: In Deep
In March 1973, “Epic” label released “In Deep”, the fourth Argent studio album. It was recorded in 1972, and was produced by Chris White and Rod Argent.
Personnel:
- Rod Argent– vocals, organ, electric piano
- Russ Ballard– vocals, guitar
- Derek Griffiths – guitar
- Jim Rodford– vocals, bass guitar, guitar
- Robert Henrit– drums, percussion
- Peter Bown – engineer
- Hipgnosis – design, photography
Track listing:
- God Gave Rock and Roll to You – Russ Ballard
- It’s Only Money, Part I – Russ Ballard
- It’s Only Money, Part II – Russ Ballard
- Losing Hold – Rod Argent, Chris White
- Be Glad – Rod Argent, Chris White
- Christmas for the Free – Rod Argent, Chris White
- Candles on the River – Rod Argent, Chris White
- Rosie – Russ Ballard
Argent: Ring of Hands
In February 1971, “Epic” label released “Ring of Hands”, the second Argent album. It was recorded in February 1970, at “Sound Techniques” in London, and was produced by Rod Argent and Chris White.
Personnel:
- Rod Argent– lead and backing vocals, organ, electric piano
- Russ Ballard– lead and backing vocals, guitar, piano
- Jim Rodford– bass guitar, bass, backing vocals
- Robert Henrit– drums, percussion
- Jerry Boys – engineer
Track listing:
All tracks by Rod Argent and Chris White except as noted.
- Celebration
- Sweet Mary
- Cast Your Spell Uranus – Russ Ballard
- Lothlorien
- Chained – Russ Ballard
- Rejoice
- Pleasure
- Sleep Won’t Help Me
- Where Are We Going Wrong – Russ Ballard
Argent: Same
In January 1970, “CBS” label released the debut; self-titled Argent album. It was recorded in 1969, at “Sound Techniques” in London, and was produced by Rod Argent and Chris White.
Personnel:
- Rod Argent– lead and backing vocals, organ, electric and acoustic pianos
- Russ Ballard– lead and backing vocals, guitar, piano
- Jim Rodford– bass, backing vocals
- Robert Henrit– drums, percussion
- Jerry Boys – engineer
- Tony Lane- artwork, cover design
Track listing:
All tracks by Rod Argent and Chris White, except where noted.
- Like Honey
- Liar – Russ Ballard
- Be Free
- Schoolgirl – Russ Ballard
- Dance in the Smoke
- Lonely Hard Road – Russ Ballard
- The Feeling Inside
- Free Fall
- Sleeping Stone
- Bring You Joy
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