The Zombies, '60s Rock Music Icons,
Inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Twenty years after first becoming eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and four nominations later (2014, 2017, 2018, 2019), The Zombies finally were inducted along with Roxy Music, The Cure, Def Leopard, Radiohead, and Stevie Nicks. The 1960s band featuring Rod Argent on keyboard, Colin Blunstone on vocals, Paul Atkinson on guitar, Chris White on bass, and Hugh Grundy on drums were honored alongside the current line up of Tom Toomey on guitar, Steve Rodford drums, and Soren Koch bass.
Their hit songs "She's Not There", "Tell Her No", and "Time of the Season" were being played on radio stations in the UK and the USA, but the band were unaware of their success and contemplating breaking up the group. But once the band discovered their popularity, they toured and put out a second album, "Odessey and Oracle" (1968). In 2015, The Zombies toured with former and current members to play their second LP in its entirety, a first for the band. Recently, they've just wrapped up a tour opening for Arcade Fire, whose members are big fans of the 60s band.
The Blog congratulates The Zombies on reaching this milestone in their career. Tom Toomey sent me these photos from that memorable night. I am most glad to share them with you readers and music fans alike.
The Zombies, members past and present on stage
Colin Blunstone & Tom Toomey
Tom with Rod Argent
Hugh Grundy (original drummer) and Tom
Chris White, original bassist with Tom
Cindy Da Silva Rocks Management and Tom
Chris Tuthill Rocks Management and Tom
Tom with Helen Atkinson,
representing the late Paul Atkinson
Paul Atkinson, (1946-2004)
Cory and Pam from Rocks Management
Bonus Clip
Tom Toomey also shared this video clip (see link below) from Rocks Management administrator Chris Tuthill.* In it, you can see Rock and Rock Hall of Fame Induction celebration on a cruise line with Norman Greenbaum singing a karaoke version of "Spirit in the Sky". Check out his back-up band.
https://www.facebook.com/chris.tuthill.10/videos/10157165874783453/
*"My surreal life is now complete. Not did I only meet Norman Greenbaum, but I got to hear him sing “Spirit In The Sky” karaoke on a Caribbean cruise ship. The chorus includes The Zombies’ own Tom Toomey, Linda Bassick of Mellow Yellow, and 2 of Pink Floyd’s background singers!" Chris Tuthill
