Argent was an English art-rock band that released six studio albums and a live double-LP on Epic between 1970 and 1975, followed by a seventh on RCA. They were the namesake of ex-Zombies keyboardist Rod Argent. On their first five albums, Argent was a four-piece with singer/guitarist Russ Ballard, who found success outside the band […]
Russ Ballard is an English musician and songwriter who recorded with the sixties beat groups The Roulettes and Unit 4 + 2. In 1969, he co-founded Argent with ex-Zombies keyboardist Rod Argent. He made five studio albums with the band and wrote their hits “Liar” and “God Gave Rock and Roll to You.” Concurrently, he […]
Argent is the debut album by the English rock band Argent, released in January 1970 on CBS (UK) and Epic (US). The album introduced the quartet of Rod Argent, Russ Ballard, Jim Rodford, and Bob Henrit. They formed the year prior from the ashes of The Zombies, Rod’s prior band with songwriter Chris White, who […]
Nexus is the fifth studio album by the English rock band Argent, released in March 1974 on Epic. This was the final studio album by the original four-piece lineup of keyboardist–singer Rod Argent, singer–guitarist Russ Ballard, bassist Jim Rodford, and drummer Bob Henrit. Rod Argent and Chris White produced Nexus, and the LP reached No. 149 […]
Ring of Hands is the second album by the English rock band Argent, released in February 1971 on Epic. Rod Argent co-produced and largely co-wrote the album with Zombies colleague Chris White. Ring of Hands retains the four-piece lineup with singer–guitarist Russ Ballard, bassist Jim Rodford, and drummer Bob Henrit. The lineup prevailed across five years […]
Silverbird is the debut album by English vocalist/performer Leo Sayer, released in 1973 on Chrysalis. Tracklist: A1. “Innocent Bystander” (3:02) A2. “Goodnight Old Friend” (2:49) A3. “Drop Back” (3:20) A4. “Silverbird” (1:19) A5. “The Show Must Go On” (3:30) A6. “The Dancer” (4:28) B1. “Tomorrow” (4:12) B2. “Don’t Say It’s Over” (3:14) B3. “Slow Motion” (1:45) […]
Winning is the second solo album by English musician and songwriter Russ Ballard, released in January 1976 on Epic. Tracklist: A1. “Winning” (3:39) A2. “Halloween” (3:53) A3. “A Song for Gail (What Have We Got Her Into?)” (4:33) A4. “Fakin’ Love” (3:36) A5. “Since You Been Gone” (2:46) B1. “Just a Dream Away” (4:21) B2. […]
