Rod Argent, the mythical keyboardist and songwriter for the Zombies, is retiring from the street after lately struggling a stroke.
The 79-year-old will stay lively as a songwriter.
Rolling Stone reported that the band’s control introduced his resolution on Thursday whilst additionally cancelling all upcoming live shows.
“Rod had lately returned house from a triumphant Zombies excursion of the U.Okay. and spent a weekend in London along with his loved spouse, Cathy … sooner than the stroke passed off,” the control group stated in a statement in line with Rolling Stone. “He used to be hospitalized in a single day and launched day after today. Docs have recommended that Rod will want a number of months leisure and recuperation.”
Rolling Stone stated that Argent has had different well being problems and the newest factor helped him make a decision to name it a occupation in terms of traveling. It stated that he nonetheless plans to file track with the Zombies, too, and has “already been again at his piano.”
Argent blended with Colin Blunstone to shape the Zombies in 1961. The band, identified for hits corresponding to “She’s No longer There,” “Inform Her No,” “Time of the 12 months,” and “Hang Your Head Up,” used to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Corridor of Status in 2019.
