Rod Argent & Russ Ballard in conversation (Part 1) on The Voices Of Russ Ballard Podcast, Episode 44

Описание: The Voices of Russ Ballard Podcast is proud to present a truly historic conversation: Rod Argent (The Zombies / Argent) in dialogue with Russ Ballard – Part 1, Episode 44.
This episode is a genuine exclusive. It marks the first in-depth interview with Rod Argent and Russ Ballard together in over 40 years, revisiting a musical partnership that helped define an era of British rock.
Fresh from celebrating Russ Ballard’s 80th birthday, the conversation flows naturally back to the moment Rod invited Russ Ballard and Bob Henrit to join Argent—sparking one of the most powerful and creative alliances of the 1970s. Rod, fully recovered from a recent health issue, is on superb form throughout.
Hosted by Ian Street, the discussion dives deep into the creation of Argent’s first two albums, Argent and Ring of Hands—how they were recorded, the chemistry in the studio, and the moments that still resonate decades later.
A rare 1976 BBC radio broadcast introduced by Alan “Fluff” Freeman offers a vivid snapshot of Argent’s popularity at their peak. Hearing Rod and Russ react to the clip today is nothing short of magical.
The episode is also packed with stunning archive live recordings, reminding us just how formidable Argent were on stage.
Two timeless classics come under the microscope: “Hold Your Head Up” (Argent) and “She’s Not There” (The Zombies). Rod and Russ reveal fascinating, behind-the-scenes stories and recording secrets that fans have never heard before.

A must-watch for fans of The Zombies, Argent, classic rock, and British music history.