Zombies, The

Zombies, The Image

The Zombies were much admired during the Sixties beat boom. Blessed with a superb lead singer and a fine young keyboard player, their melodic, catchy songs caught the public’s imagination.

When debut single ‘She’s Not There’ was a hit in 1964, they seemed destined for a bright future. The Zombies featured Colin Blunstone, (vocals), Rod Argent (keyboards), Paul Atkinson (guitar, vocals), Hugh Grundy (drums) and Chris White (bass). ‘She’s Not There’ sold a million within months and was a big hit in America. The Zombies’ debut album ‘Begin Here’ also charted and when the boys toured the Far East they were mobbed by 30,000 fans in the Philippines.

Later, when their discs began slipping, the group had clearly arrived at a career crossroads. Friction between band members had surfaced during sessions for the second Zombies LP, noticeably when Blunstone did not perform his vocals on the song ‘Time Of The Season’ in the way composer Argent perceived them. Colin eventually produced a definitive take, but when recording was complete, the Zombies finally split up in December 1967.

Find out more about The Zombies in their website

Releases

Zombies, The – In Stereo

In Stereo

Stereo versions of the Decca 1964-1966 ‘Beat era’ recordings
Zombies, The – Odyssey & Oracle

Odyssey & Oracle

The CBS Years 1967-69 in Mono and Stereo & The R.I.P. Album
Zombies, The – Begin Here

Begin Here

The Complete Decca Mono Recordings 1964-1967 (2CD)
Zombies, The – Odyssey & Oracle

Odyssey & Oracle

The Anniversary 2CD Edition
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