English rock bassist who played in several bands over the span of his career. Born 7 July 1941 in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Died 20 January 2018. Father of Steve Rodford.

In the early years he was a member of The Bluetones, and the Mike Cotton Sound. Although not being a member at this time, he helped his cousin, Rod Argent, to form The Zombies in 1964, and Argent in 1969, with whom he remained until their demise in 1976. In 1978 he joined The Kinks, and remained with them until 1996. After that he played in reincarnated versions of The Zombies, and The Animals.