Rod Argent, who founded The Zombies in 1961 and went on to form Argent in 1969, has announced his retirement from touring after suffering a stroke. The news was announced in a statement from The Zombies' management company.
“Rod had recently returned home from a triumphant Zombies tour of the UK, and spent a weekend in London with his beloved wife Cathy, celebrating his 79th birthday and their 52nd wedding anniversary, before the stroke occurred,” the statement reads. “He was hospitalised overnight and released the next day. Doctors have advised that Rod will need several months of rest and recuperation.
