![]() ![]() The song became a 1970s rock and roll anthem and a mainstay on FM radio, reaching number five in both the US and UK, while All Together Now made it to number thirteen on the album charts. ![]() “Hold Your Head Up” contains a riveting Hammond B3 organ solo by Argent, as well as searing lead vocals by Ballard. The third time around proved to be the charm for Argent, when “Hold Your Head Up,” featured on the band’s 1972 LP, All Together Now, became a worldwide hit. Related: “Los Saicos: Was the First Punk Band from Peru?” Three Dog Night also recorded “Chained,” another Ballard composition, from Argent’s second album, 1971’s Ring of Hands. Their first record, 1970’s Argent, didn’t produce any hits for the group, although the Ballard-penned track “Liar,” was covered by Three Dog Night and became a Top 10 hit for that band. Argent and Ballard, along with former Zombies bassist Chris White, wrote the lion’s share of the group’s music. ![]() After The Zombies broke up, the keyboard player launched his eponymous band Argent, whose members included bassist Jim Rodford, guitarist Russ Ballard and drummer Bob Henrit. A founding member of The Zombies, Argent penned the hits “She’s Not There” and “Tell Her No,” as well as “Time of the Season,” a key track from the group’s now-classic 1968 album Odessey and Oracle. Rod Argent had the good fortune to be part of two memorable bands. ![]()
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