Jim Rodford facts for kids
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Rodford performing live in 1979
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| Birth name | James Walter Rodford |
| Born | 7 July 1941 St Albans, Hertfordshire, England |
| Died | 20 January 2018 (aged 76) St Albans, Hertfordshire, England |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician |
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| Years active | 1960s–2018 |
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James Walter Rodford (born July 7, 1941 – died January 20, 2018) was an English musician. He played the bass guitar in many famous British rock bands.
Jim was a founding member of the band Argent. His cousin, Rod Argent, led this band. Jim played with Argent from 1969 until they broke up in 1976. He then became the bassist for The Kinks from 1978 until they stopped playing together in 1997. In 2004, he joined a reunited version of The Zombies. He had been connected to them since the early 1960s. Jim stayed with The Zombies until he passed away in 2018. He also played with the Swinging Blue Jeans and the Kast Off Kinks.
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Jim Rodford's Early Life
Jim Rodford was born on July 7, 1941, in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, he was part of a band called the Bluetones. They were the biggest band in St Albans at that time.
Even though he didn't join them then, Jim helped his younger cousin, Rod Argent, form the famous band The Zombies in 1964. Later, Jim became the bassist for another group called the Mike Cotton Sound.
Jim Rodford's Music Career
Jim Rodford was a founding member of the band Argent, along with his cousin Rod Argent. When Rod Argent left the band, the other three members, including Jim, formed a short-lived band called Phoenix.
After that, Jim joined The Kinks as their bass guitarist in 1978. He played with them until the band finally broke up in 1997.
From 1999 to 2001, Jim played in a band formed by Animals guitarist Hilton Valentine. This band was called Animals II. It also included former Animals drummer John Steel and keyboard player Dave Rowberry. Jim continued with this group, which later changed its name to "The Animals and Friends" after Valentine left. He played with them until he joined Argent and Colin Blunstone in bringing back The Zombies.
Jim Rodford never played with The Zombies when they first started. However, he was very involved with them. He began playing with the band when they reunited in 1968. He joined them again in the early 2000s, with his son Steve playing the drums.
In 2008, Jim joined the Kast Off Kinks. He took over from John Dalton, whom he had also followed into The Kinks after Andy Pyle. In 2009, Jim Rodford often played in a band called "The Rodford Files." His sons, Steve Rodford (who played drums for the Blunstone/Argent band) and Russ Rodford (on guitar), were also in this band. Derik Timms (from mOOn Dogs) played guitar, lap steel, slide, and sang.
In 2010, the original members of Argent got back together and started playing concerts again. They went on a short tour, performing in places like Frome, Southampton, Wolverhampton, Leamington Spa, and London.
On January 20, 2018, Jim Rodford sadly passed away. He fell down the stairs at his home in St Albans.
Jim Rodford's Family Life
Jim Rodford met his wife, Jean, at the Pioneer Club in St Albans when he was just starting his music career. They had two sons, Steve, who is a drummer, and Russell, who is a guitarist. They also had a daughter named Paula.
Jim Rodford died on January 20, 2018, at 76 years old. This was just a few days after he came back from America, where he had played some concerts with The Zombies. His son Steve is currently the drummer for the Zombies.
Timeline of Jim Rodford's Career
See also
In Spanish: Jim Rodford para niños
