Jim Rodford


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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.

ALBUMS


The Kinks
The Journey - Part 3
2025
Phoenix
Out Of The Sun
2021, CD, Album, Not On Label (John Verity Self-released)
Argent
In Deep, Nexus & Ring Of Hands
2019, 2xSACD, Hybrid, Multichannel, Comp, Quad, RM, Vocalion, ,
Prog Rock/Classic Rock
The Zombies
Still Got That Hunger
2015
The Mike Cotton Sound
The Mike Cotton Sound
2015, ,
Rhythm & Blues/Beat/Mod
The Kinks
The Essential Kinks
2014, 2xCD, Comp, RM, RCA, Arista, Legacy,
The Zombies
Live In The UK
2013, CD, Album, Red House Records (3)
Phoenix
Phoenix/In Full View
2009, CD, Comp, RM, Renaissance Records (3), ,
Classic Rock
The Zombies
Odessey & Oracle {Revisited}: The 40th Anniversary Concert - Live At The Shepherd's Bush Empire, London, 2008
2009
The Kinks
Picture Book
2008, 6x CD, Box Set, ,
Classic Rock/Garage Rock/Alternative Rock
Argent
Argent & Circus 2 LP's On 1 CD
2005, CD, Comp, Wounded Bird Records
Argent
In Deep + Nexus
2005, CD, Album, RE + CD, Album, RE + Comp, Edsel Records, ,
Prog Rock/Classic Rock
The Zombies
Live At The Bloomsbury Theatre, London
2005, 2x CD,
The Zombies
In My Mind A Miracle
2004, CD, Single, Go! Entertainment
Argent
Argent / Ring Of Hands
2000, ,
Prog Rock/Classic Rock
Argent
Nexus
1998
The Kinks
To The Bone
1996, 2x CD, ,
Acoustic/Beat/Music Hall/Country Rock
Argent
In Concert
1995, CD, Album, Windsong International
The Kinks
Did Ya
1993
The Kinks
Phobia
1992
The Kinks
Lost & Found (1986-89)
1991, CD, ,
Pop Rock/Classic Rock
The Kinks
UK Jive
1989, Vinyl, ,
Pop Rock
The Kinks
The Road
1988, Vinyl, ,
Pop Rock
The Kinks
The Road
1987, Vinyl, ,
Classic Rock
The Kinks
Come Dancing With The Kinks (The Best Of The Kinks 1977-1986)
1986
The Kinks
Think Visual
1986, Vinyl, ,
Pop Rock
The Kinks
Come Dancing With The Kinks
1986
The Kinks
Word Of Mouth
1984, ,
Pop Rock
The Kinks
State Of Confusion
1983
The Kinks
One For The Road
1983
The Kinks
One For The Road No. 1
1981
The Kinks
One For The Road No. 2
1981
The Kinks
Give The People What They Want
1981, ,
Pop Rock
The Kinks
Intro: Lola, Lola
1980, 7", Single, Promo, Arista
The Kinks
The Live Album
1980, ,
Pop Rock/Classic Rock
The Kinks
One For The Road
1980, ,
Pop Rock
The Kinks
Low Budget
1979, ,
Pop Rock
Phoenix
Phoenix
1976,
Argent
Counterpoints
1975, ,
Prog Rock
Argent
Circus
1975
Argent
Encore
1974
Argent
Stereo Pop Special-34
1973, LP, Transcription, BBC Transcription Services
Argent
In Deep
1973
Argent
All Together Now
1972
Argent
Ring Of Hands
1970, ,
Art Rock/Prog Rock/Blues Rock/Pop Rock
Argent
Argent
1969, Vinyl Gatefold, ,
Classic Rock
The Mike Cotton Sound
Make Up Your Mind
1965, 7", EP, Disques Festival, Disques Festival
The Mike Cotton Sound
Make Up Your Mind / I've Got My Eye On You
1965
Argent
All Together Now
2012
Argent
Nexus
2010, CD Jewel Case, ,
Prog Rock/Classic Rock
The Kinks
The End Of The Road
2009, 2xCDr, Unofficial, Midnight Dreamer, ,
Classic Rock/Mod
The Kinks
Born To Roam
2008, 2xCDr, Unofficial, Uxbridge,
The Zombies
As Far As I Can See.....
2004
The Kinks
Low Budget
2003, ,
Pop Rock/Classic Rock
Argent
Circus
2000
The Kinks
One For The Road Part 2
1981, ,
Garage Rock
Argent
Nexus/Circus
CD, Album, Unofficial, ARGCD
Argent
Argent / Ring Of Hands
The Zombies
Still Got That Hunger
CD, ,
Pop Rock/Blues Rock/Jazz-Rock
Argent
Ring Of Hands
CD,
The Kinks
State Of Confusion

APPEARANCES +


The Chris White Experience
The Chris White Experience (Volume 7)
2025, CD, Album, Sunfish Records (2)
The Chris White Experience
The Chris White Experience (Volume Six)
2023, CD, Album, Sunfish Records (2),
The Chris White Experience
The Chris White Experience (Volume Five)
2022, CD, Album, Sunfish Records (2),
The Chris White Experience
The Chris White Experience (Volume Four)
2022, CD, Album, Sunfish Records (2)
Various
I Love To See You Strut (More 60s Mod, R&B, Brit Soul & Freakbeat Nuggets)
2022, 3x CD, Box Set, ,
Beat/Garage Rock/Mod/Psychedelic Rock/Rhythm & Blues
The Kinks
The Best Of The Kinks
2021, 34xFile, WMA, Comp, RM, Sanctuary, ,
Pop Rock/Classic Rock/Mod
The Chris White Experience
The Chris White Experience (Volume Two)
2020, CD, Comp, Sunfish Records (2),
The Chris White Experience
The Chris White Experience (Volume Three)
2020, CD, Comp, Sunfish Records (2),
The Chris White Experience
The Chris White Experience (Volume One)
2020, CD,
Various
The Best Of Rare Mod (60 Prime Cuts Of 60s' Underground Rhythm 'N' Blues, Psych & Soul)
2017, 3xCD, Comp + Box, Comp, Acid Jazz, ,
Mod/Soul/Rhythm & Blues/Psychedelic/Beat
Verity
Rock Solid
2016
Various
Rare Trax Vol. 93 - 10 Rare Trax - Groove Of 1965
2015, CD, Comp, Rolling Stone
Various
My Generation (15 Tracks Of '60s Beat-Filled Teenage Mod Angst)
2015, CD, Comp, Mojo Magazine, ,
Mod/Psychedelic/Rhythm & Blues
Mick Abrahams
Revived!
2015
Mick Abrahams
Working In the Blues Kitchen
2014, CD, Comp, Secret Records Limited
David Courtney
Midsummer Madness / Shooting Star
2013, CD, Comp, Angel Air, ,
Prog Rock/AOR
The Kinks
The Kinks At The BBC - Radio & TV Sessions And Concerts: 1964-1994
2012, 5x CD, DVD, Box Set, ,
Classic Rock/Beat
The Zombies Featuring Colin Blunstone & Rod Argent
Recorded Live In Concert At Metropolis Studios, London
2012, CD, DVD, ,
Psychedelic Rock/Beat
Various
Rare Mod Volume 4 (A Fourth Volume Of 60s' Underground Rhythm'N'Blues, Psych & Soul)
2012, Vinyl, ,
Psychedelic/Rhythm & Blues/Soul/Mod/Beat
The Zombies featuring Colin Blunstone & Rod Argent
Breathe Out, Breathe In
2011
The Zombies
Odessey & Oracle {Revisited}: The 40th Anniversary Concert - Live At The Shepherd's Bush Empire, London, 2008
2009, DVD, ,
Pop Rock/Psychedelic Rock
Colin Blunstone
Ennismore / Journey
2008
The Zombies / Neil MacArthur / Rod Argent & Chris White
Into The Afterlife
2007, CD, ,
Pop Rock/Classic Rock
Duffy Power
Vampers And Champers
2006, 2xCD, Comp, RPM Records (2), ,
Mod/Beat/Blues Rock
Animals & Friends
Instinct
2004, CD, Organic Mountain Records,
Animals And Friends*
Live In Denmark
2004, CD, Album, Organic Mountain Records
Ray Davies / The Kinks
Return To Waterloo / Come Dancing With The Kinks
2004
Mick Abrahams & Sharon Watson
How Many Times
2002, ,
Blues Rock
Various
That Driving Beat (32 Track Collection Of Rare British Freakbeat 1963-1967)
2001, 2x Vinyl, ,
Beat/Psychedelic Rock
Colin Blunstone & Rod Argent
Out Of The Shadows
2001
Sind
Sind
2000, CD, Album, Squirrel Music (2), ,
Pop Rock
Mick Abrahams
See My Way
2000, ,
Blues Rock
Dave Davies
Unfinished Business / Dave Davies Kronikles, 1963-1998
1999, 2x CD, ,
Rock & Roll/Classic Rock/Beat/Hard Rock
Colin Blunstone
Greatest Hits
1998, CD, Comp, Mystic Records (3)
Mike Berry & The Outlaws
Rock'N'Roll Daze
1998
Clive Bunker
Awakening
1998, CD,
House Of Satire
The Doomsday Clock
1997, CD, Album, Ltd, Satire,
Various
Supernatural Fairy Tales (The Progressive Rock Era)
1996, 5x CD, Box Set, ,
Art Rock/Classic Rock/Prog Rock/Symphonic Rock/Experimental/Ambient/Krautrock
Duffy Power
Just Stay Blue
1995, CD, Comp, Retro (7)
The John Slaughter Band*
All That Stuff Ain't Real
1994, CD, Album, Timeless Records (3)
Colin Blunstone
Sings His Greatest Hits
1993, ,
Pop Rock
The John Slaughter Blues Band*
A New Coat Of Paint
1992, CD, Album, Timeless Records (3),
Ray Davies
Return To Waterloo
1986, VHS, ,
Classic Rock/Rock & Roll
Ray Davies
Return To Waterloo
1985
Bombay
Breaking The Rules
1984, 7", Food For Thought Records
Francie Conway
Something I Heard
1983, 7", Single, WEA
Limey
Silver Eagle
1977, LP, RCA
Michael Fennelly
Lane Changer
1974, ,
Prog Rock
Duncan Browne
Duncan Browne
1973
Colin Blunstone
Ennismore
1972
Colin Blunstone
One Year
1971, ,
Pop Rock/Art Rock/Baroque Pop/Sunshine Pop
Mick Abrahams
Revived!
2015, CD,