Argent

The Profile

Argent are a British rock band formed by keyboardist/vocalist Rod Argent after The Zombies. Active from 1968 to 1976, the classic lineup featured Rod Argent, Russ Ballard, Jim Rodford and Robert Henrit. Known for fusing progressive touches with hard rock drive, they scored a major hit with Hold Your Head Up and penned God Gave Rock and Roll to You.

Encore (1974) is a double live album with no post-production per the review; it opens with The Coming of Kohoutek and closes with Hold Your Head Up and a Zombies encore Time of the Season. All Together Now (1972) features Hold Your Head Up. In Deep (1973) includes God Gave Rock ’n’ Roll to You and It’s Only Money (Part 1 & 2). Kiss later covered God Gave Rock ’n’ Roll to You.

Three reviews chart Argent’s blend of prog flair and punchy rock hooks across All Together Now, In Deep and the 1974 double live Encore. The writeups highlight Rod Argent’s keyboard-led excursions against Russ Ballard’s melodic craft. Standouts include Hold Your Head Up, God Gave Rock ’n’ Roll to You, and live staples like The Coming of Kohoutek. Overall tone is appreciative, with nods to era context and sound/mastering quirks.