Zombies
UK
Formed: 1961
Genres: Pop/Rock
Styles: British Invasion, Baroque Pop, Early Pop/Rock, Pop/Rock, AM Pop, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Psychedelic/Garage, Psychedelic Pop, Psychedelic, British Psychedelia
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Aside from the Beatles and perhaps the Beach Boys, no mid-'60s rock group wrote melodies as gorgeous as those of the Zombies. Dominated by Colin Blunstone's breathy vocals, choral backup harmonies, and Rod Argent's shining jazz- and classical-influenced organ and piano, the band sounded utterly unique for their era. Indeed, their material -- penned by either Argent or guitarist Chris White, with unexpected shifts from major to minor keys -- was perhaps too adventurous for the singles market. To this day, they're known primarily for their three ...
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