The Zombies
English rock band
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| November 8 2024 | The Zombies announced and will host the 'Begin Here' festival in their hometown of St Albans, marking their first live performance since Rod Argent's retirement from touring. The festival will include live performances, fan meet and greets, Q&A sessions, and discussions about the band members' solo works. |
| July 11 2024 | Rod Argent announced his retirement from touring after suffering a stroke, following medical advice to rest and recuperate. |
| 2023 | The Zombies released the single 'Dropped Reeling & Stupid' from their album 'Different Game' |
| November 2023 | Released the documentary 'Hung Up On A Dream', which won two awards and was nominated at several film festivals. |
| October 2023 | The Zombies performed at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, Michigan. |
| March 2023 | Released their most recent album 'Different Game'. |
| January 2022 | The UK part of the band's previously announced tour was postponed until 2023. |
| 2021 | The Zombies released 'Live from Studio Two', continuing their tradition of documenting live performances. |
| December 2021 | The band announced extensive tours of Britain, the US, Canada, and Europe planned for February to September 2022. |
| 2019 | Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. |
| 2019 | The Zombies were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recognizing their significant contribution to rock music. |
| May 2019 | The Zombies announced a co-headlining tour with Brian Wilson and Al Jardine of The Beach Boys called 'Something Great From '68'', featuring the band performing Odessey and Oracle and greatest hits, including all four surviving original members (Colin Blunstone, Rod Argent, Chris White and Hugh Grundy). |
| 2018 | Søren Koch joins The Zombies as bass guitarist and backing vocalist |
| 2018 | Jim Rodford dies, ending his long association with the band. |
| 2018 | Darian Sahanaja begins appearing only at concerts where the album Odessey and Oracle is performed. |
| December 2018 | The Zombies were announced as one of seven inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2019 class. |
| 2017 | The four surviving original members of The Zombies (Colin Blunstone, Rod Argent, Chris White, and Hugh Grundy) reunited for a North American tour commemorating the 50th anniversary of Odessey and Oracle, with their first performance taking place on the Flower Power Cruise in Jamaica. |
| 2017 | Released 'Time of the Season' compilation album. |
| 2017 | Hugh Grundy and Chris White begin a more consistent return to performing with the band. |
| October 2017 | The Zombies were nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the third time. |
| May 2017 | The Zombies made a guest appearance on the Conan show, following increased exposure from the popular podcast S-Town using their song 'A Rose for Emily' as closing music. |
| 2016 | The Zombies were nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the second time. |
| 2016 | The band contributed tracks to the compilation album 'Heather's Song - The Trailer Park Singles' released by Tommy MV$ERVTI. |
| 2015 | Hugh Grundy and Chris White again appear as tour guest musicians for select shows. |
| October 30 2015 | Made a guest appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. |
| October 9 2015 | Released their sixth album 'Still Got That Hunger', which was funded through crowdfunding. |
| 2013 | The band released the live album 'Live in the UK'. |
| October 16 2013 | The Zombies were first nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. |
| July 19 2013 | The band announced their appearance on the second annual Moody Blues Cruise in April 2014. |
| 2012 | The Zombies recorded and released 'Live in Concert at Metropolis Studios'. |
| 2011 | 'The Zombies featuring Colin Blunstone & Rod Argent' released their new studio album 'Breathe Out, Breathe In', which received strong reviews. |
| 2010 | Tom Toomey joins the band as guitarist and backing vocalist |
| 2010 | Keith Airey leaves the band after six years. |
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