A Conversation with Rod Argent of The Zombies

Good things come to those who wait, and Rod Argent, legendary keyboardist and songwriter for the Zombies has waited quite a while to see his band inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The Zombies were first eligible in 1990, 25 years after their classic 1965 debut record. In the 28 years since they became eligible, the Zombies were nominated three other times with no success. The fourth proved to be the charm as the Zombies became quite possibly the last of the British Invasion bands to be inducted into the Hall in Brooklyn on March 29, 2019. I had the privilege of speaking to Rod about 24 hours after he learned of the band's induction. It is my pleasure to present the Misplaced Straws Conversation with Rod Argent, please listen below: On the feeling of being inducted: We've been honored enough to have been nominated for four out of the past five years, that in itself is extraordinary, but to finally past the winning post, that is a huge satisfacti