The Zombies are an English rock band formed in St Albans in 1961. Led by keyboardist/vocalist Rod Argent and vocalist Colin Blunstone, the group had their first British and American hit in 1964 with "She's Not There". In the US, two further singles—"Tell Her No" in 1965 and "Time of the Season" in 1968—were also successful.
The Zombies performing in 2017
The Blacksmiths Arms public house in St Albans, Hertfordshire, where The Zombies first met
The Zombies performing Odessey and Oracle during the "Something Great From ’68’" tour in September 2019
Image: The Zombies 18Oct 2023
St Albans is a cathedral city in Hertfordshire, England, east of Hemel Hempstead and west of Hatfield, 20 miles (32 km) north-west of London, 8 miles (13 km) south-west of Welwyn Garden City and 11 miles (18 km) south-east of Luton. St Albans was the first major town on the old Roman road of Watling Street for travellers heading north and became the city of Verulamium. It is within the London commuter belt and the Greater London Built-up Area.
Image: St Albans market from the Clock Tower (164240202)
Image: St Albans Town Hall (geograph 5236751)
Remains of Roman wall
St Albans High Street in 1807, showing the shutter telegraph on top of the city's Clock Tower