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Argent (band)
Argent were an English rock band formed in 1969 by former Zombies keyboardist Rod Argent. They had three UK Top 40 singles: " Hold Your Head Up", which reached No. 5 and spent 12 weeks on the chart, "Tragedy" (No. 34), and " God Gave Rock and Roll to You" (No. 18). Two of their albums charted in the UK: '' All Together Now'', which peaked at No. 13 in 1972, and '' In Deep'', which spent one week at No. 49 in 1973. History Rod Argent put together his eponymous-named band just as his former band The Zombies' post-breakup single " Time of the Season" was becoming a worldwide hit in 1969. His new band employed much heavier rhythms and a generally weightier sound, but also continued the minor keys and complex lyrics of The Zombies, often by Argent's writing with former Zombies bassist Chris White. Guitarist and vocalist Russ Ballard also developed strong melodies and hit singles, writing a string of FM staples. The band was completed by bassist Jim Rodford and drummer Bob He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London
London is the Capital city, capital and List of urban areas in the United Kingdom, largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, with a population of in . London metropolitan area, Its wider metropolitan area is the largest in Western Europe, with a population of 14.9 million. London stands on the River Thames in southeast England, at the head of a tidal estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for nearly 2,000 years. Its ancient core and financial centre, the City of London, was founded by the Roman Empire, Romans as Londinium and has retained its medieval boundaries. The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has been the centuries-long host of Government of the United Kingdom, the national government and Parliament of the United Kingdom, parliament. London grew rapidly 19th-century London, in the 19th century, becoming the world's List of largest cities throughout history, largest city at the time. Since the 19th cen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
God Gave Rock And Roll To You
"God Gave Rock and Roll to You" is a 1973 song by the British band Argent and first covered by Petra in 1977 and again in 1985, with it finally being covered by Kiss as "God Gave Rock 'N' Roll to You II" in 1991 with modified lyrics. Argent Argent recorded the song in 1971 during the sessions for their album '' All Together Now'', but it originally did not appear as an album track until 1973's '' In Deep'', and was released as a successful single at that time. The 1997 CD re-release of ''All Together Now'' has the track included as a bonus. The original lyrics include a reference to British pop singer Cliff Richard, known for his Christianity. ''Record World'' said that "'Hold Your Head Up' established British contingent as a potent singles selling act, but this Russ Ballard song will make them giants." The song reached No. 18 in the United Kingdom, and No. 114 in the United States.Joel Whitburn's Bubbling Under the Billboard Hot 100 1959-2004 "God Gave Rock 'n' Roll to You" w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Counterpoints (Argent Album)
''Counterpoints'' is the seventh and final album released by British rock band Argent in October 1975 on RCA Victor (United Artists Records in U.S. on 10 April 1976). This was the second studio album recorded without founding member Russ Ballard. John Verity stepped in to fill Ballard's shoes with the previous album ''Circus'' (at the recommendation of Ballard) after Verity's band supported Argent on tour 1974 tour. Phil Collins played drums and percussion on ''Counterpoints'' while Bob Henrit was ill. The album received a CD release from the Korean label Big Pink in 2021. Track listing All tracks composed by Rod Argent; except where indicated Personnel ;Argent * Rod Argent – organ, electric piano, vocals * John Grimaldi – guitar, lap steel guitar, cover artwork * John Verity – guitar, vocals * Jim Rodford – bass guitar, guitar, vocals * Bob Henrit – drums, percussion with: * Phil Collins Philip David Charles Collins (born 30 January 1951) is an English mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circus (Argent Album)
''Circus'' is the sixth studio album of Argent, released in March 1975 by Epic (PE 33422), and distributed by CBS. It was the last album as part of their contract with CBS Records and the first after the departure of founding member/lead vocalist/guitarist Russ Ballard. New lead vocalist John Verity was added at the recommendation of Ballard (Verity's band had supported Argent during their previous tour and had impressed Ballard). The album was recorded during an intense session after the new line up of the band workshopped and practised the material written largely by Rod Argent (bassist Jim Rodford wrote "Trapeze"). Prior to this album Argent had been working with his songwriting collaborator Chris White (the duo had written songs together and separately in The Zombies) on material for the band. The band quickly followed up with a second album '' Counterpoints'' the same year (1975) for RCA Records which has yet to be officially released on CD or in digital form. The album is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Live In Concert
Live in Concert may refer to: Albums * ''Live in Concert'' (2 Live Crew album), 1990 * ''Live in Concert'' (Freda Payne album), 1999 * ''Live in Concert'' (Kim Burrell album), 2001 * ''Live in Concert'' (Gin Blossoms album), 2009 * ''Live in Concert'' (The Jesus and Mary Chain album), 2003 * ''Live in Concert'' (Lou Reed album), originally ''Live in Italy'', 1984 * ''Live in Concert'' (Manafest album), 2011 * ''Live in Concert'' (Martina McBride album), 2008 * ''Live in Concert'' (Melbourne Welsh Male Choir album), 2002 * ''Live in Concert'' (Najwa Karam album), 2001 * ''Live in Concert'' (Natalie Merchant album), 1999 * ''Live in Concert'' (Ray Charles album), 1965 * ''Live in Concert'' (Sad Café album), 1981 *'' Live in Concert 1972/73'', by Deep Purple, 2005 *'' Live in Concert 1977 & 1979'', by Bad Company, 2016 *'' Live in Concert 1979'', by Amanda Lear, 1980 *'' Live in Concert 1998'', by Bootsy Collins, 1998 *'' Live in Concert 2006'', by Barbra Streisand, 2007 *'' Live in C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nexus (Argent Album)
''Nexus'' is the fifth album by British rock band Argent. It was released in March 1974 on CBS Records. "Nexus" was the last Argent album to feature guitarist/lead singer Russ Ballard. Track listing Songs written by Rod Argent and Chris White except as noted. Personnel ;Argent * Rod Argent – organ, electric piano, lead vocals on "Music from the Spheres" * Russ Ballard – guitar, vocals * Jim Rodford James Walter Rodford (7 July 1941 – 20 January 2018) was an English musician, who played bass for several British rock bands. He was a founding member of Argent, which was led by his cousin Rod Argent, and performed with them from their forma ... – bass guitar, guitar, vocals * Robert Henrit – drums, percussion Charts References 1974 albums Argent (band) albums Epic Records albums Albums produced by Rod Argent Albums produced by Chris White (musician) {{1970s-rock-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ring Of Hands
''Ring of Hands'' is a 1971 album and the second released by British rock band Argent. It was originally released on Epic Records, E 30128. The song "Chained" was re-recorded by Three Dog Night on their 1972 release ''Seven Separate Fools''. This was the second Argent song covered by them. Track listing Songs written by Rod Argent and Chris White except as noted. Personnel ;Argent * Rod Argent – organ, electric piano, lead (1, 2, 6, 7) and backing vocals * Russ Ballard – guitar, lead (1–5, 8, 9) and backing vocals, piano (3) * Jim Rodford – bass guitar, backing vocals, guitar * Robert Henrit – drums, percussion ;Technical * Jerry Boys – engineer A two-disc CD re-issue of this album plus ''Argent In heraldry, argent () is the tincture of silver, and belongs to the class of light tinctures called "metals". It is very frequently depicted as white and usually considered interchangeable with it. In engravings and line drawings, regions to b ...'' (1970) was rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Three Dog Night
Three Dog Night is an American rock band formed in 1967, founded by vocalists Chuck Negron, Cory Wells, and Danny Hutton. This lineup was soon augmented by Jimmy Greenspoon (keyboards), Joe Schermie (bass), Michael Allsup (guitar), and Floyd Sneed (drums). The band had 21 ''Billboard'' Top 40 hits between 1969 and 1975, with three hitting number one. Three Dog Night recorded many songs written by outside songwriters, and they helped to introduce mainstream audiences to writers such as Harry Nilsson ("One (Harry Nilsson song), One"), Randy Newman ("Mama Told Me Not to Come"), Paul Williams (songwriter), Paul Williams ("An Old Fashioned Love Song"), Laura Nyro ("Eli's Comin'") and Hoyt Axton ("Joy to the World (Three Dog Night song), Joy to the World", "Never Been to Spain"). Name origin The commentary included in the CD set ''Celebrate: The Three Dog Night Story, 1965–1975'' states that vocalist Danny Hutton's girlfriend, actress June Fairchild (best known as the "Ajax Lady" fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liar (Russ Ballard Song)
"Liar" is a song written by Russ Ballard of Argent from their 1970 self-titled debut album. It was released as the band's first single, but did not chart. A version by Three Dog Night was released the following year and was featured on the band's album, '' Naturally''. It was the follow-up to the biggest hit of the band's career, "Joy to the World." Danny Hutton delivered the lead vocal and Richard Podolor was the producer. In the U.S., "Liar" reached #7 on the ''Billboard'' chart. In Canada, the song peaked at #4 in 1971. Other versions *Capability Brown released a seven-minute rendition of the song on their 1972 Charisma release entitled "From Scratch." *The Meters released both a studio version on their LP " Fire on the Bayou" and a live version of the song on their 1975 album, '' Uptown Rulers: The Meters live on the Queen Mary''. *Graham Bonnet Graham Bonnet (born 23 December 1947) is an English rock singer. He has recorded and performed as a solo artist and as a memb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argent (album)
''Argent'' is the debut album by British rock band Argent. Released in 1970 on CBS Records (USA: Epic Records, BN 26525), the album did not chart in either the U.S. or the UK and did not produce any hit singles, although the song "Liar" would become a top-10 ''Billboard'' hit the following year through a cover version by Three Dog Night. ("Liar" b/w "Schoolgirl" was issued in the US as a 45 on Date, before CBS moved the band to their Epic label.) The track "Dance in the Smoke" was made popular in the UK by its inclusion on the best-selling CBS Sampler album ''Fill Your Head with Rock'' (1970). Track listing Songs written by Rod Argent and Chris White except as noted. Personnel ;Argent * Russ Ballard – guitar, lead (2–4, 6, 9, 10) and backing vocals, piano (6) * Rod Argent – organ, backing and lead (1, 5, 7, 8) vocals, electric and acoustic pianos * Jim Rodford – bass, backing vocals * Robert Henrit – drums, percussion ;Technical *Jerry Boys – engineer * Tony La ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virgin Books
Virgin Books is a British book publisher 90% owned by the publishing group Random House, and 10% owned by Virgin Group, the company originally set up by Richard Branson as a record company. History Virgin established its book publishing arm in the late 1970s; in the latter part of the 1980s Virgin purchased several existing companies, including WH Allen, well known among '' Doctor Who'' fans for their Target Books imprint; Virgin Books was incorporated into WH Allen in 1989, but in 1991 WH Allen was renamed Virgin Publishing Ltd. Virgin Publishing's early success came with the ''Doctor Who'' New Adventures novels, officially licensed full-length novels carrying on the story of the popular science-fiction television series following its cancellation in 1989. Virgin published this series from 1991 to 1997, as well as a range of ''Doctor Who'' reference books from 1992 to 1998 under the Doctor Who Books imprint. In recent times the company is best known for its commercia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Encyclopedia Of Popular Music
''The Encyclopedia of Popular Music'' is an encyclopedia created in 1989 by Colin Larkin. It is the "modern man's" equivalent of the '' Grove Dictionary of Music'', which Larkin describes in less than flattering terms.''The Times'', ''The Knowledge'', Christmas edition, 22 December 2007 – 4 January 2008. It is published by the Oxford University Press and was described by ''The Times'' as "the standard against which all others must be judged". History of the encyclopedia Larkin believed that rock music and popular music were at least as significant historically as classical music, and as such, should be given definitive treatment and properly documented. ''The Encyclopedia of Popular Music'' is the result. In 1989, Larkin sold his half of the publishing company Scorpion Books to finance his ambition to publish an encyclopedia of popular music. Aided by a team of initially 70 contributors, he set about compiling the data in a pre-internet age, "relying instead on information ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
