In their day, the Zombies were one of the few English bands that enjoyed true global popularity, with two American number ones, chart records throughout the rest of the world, and a deep and lasting affection for their music. By 1963, The Zombies had built a reputation as one of the best groups around St. Albans, and in a 1963 they secured a record deal after winning the 'Herts Beat' contest. Rod Argent wrote 'She's Not There' especially for the first recording session (only his second ever song), and the subsequent record was a hit all over the world, going to Number 1 in the US 'Cash Box' charts (No 3 in 'Billboard').

The other major hits for 'The Zombies', included 'Time Of The Season', (also a US number 1) and 'Tell Her No'. 'The Zombies' were only together professionally for three years and only had one hit in the UK - in spite of enjoying much more considerable success in the rest of the world. The lack of success contributed to their breaking up in 1967, although not before recording and producing a final album - 'Odessey and Oracle' which has come to be regarded as one of the finest albums of the '60's. Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone have reunited after three decades under the moniker of their former outfit. Their reunion has been embraced by the public, thanks to a repertoire that draws upon their much cherished catalogue of Zombies and solo hits.