ARGENT
Argent were an English rock band founded in 1969 by keyboardist Rod Argent, formerly of The Zombies. They were best known for their songs “Hold Your Head Up” and “God Gave Rock and Roll to You”. (More from Wikipedia)
Rod Argent was the keyboard player for the Zombies; they were an English rock band but somehow stood apart from most of the other British Invasion bands. After the Zombies broke up, he formed the band Argent in 1969. They are best known for their million-selling song “Hold Your Head Up”, which was included on their third album All Together Now (1972).
During the sessions for that album, Argent recorded a song called “God Gave Rock ’n’ Roll to You”. It was included on their 1973 album In Deep and was also released as a successful single. The song has been covered by several bands, including the prominent Christian rock band Petra.
(November 2014)
