The Zombies and their bumpy road to rock 'n' roll immortality
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Part of the 1960s British pop invasion that began with The Beatles, The Zombies took a lot longer for success to catch up with them. Mark Phillips talks with four of the original band members about their group's blazing hot debut with "She's Not There," and their slow-burn entry more than five decades later into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Breakdown
- The Zombies were part of the 1960s British pop invasion but did not achieve immediate widespread fame. 18s
- Their song 'She's Not There' became a hit, reaching number one in Cash Box and number three in Billboard in the US. 2m 45s
- Financial difficulties and lack of industry support led to the band's breakup after their album 'Odyssey and Oracle' initially failed. 5m 15s
- The song 'Time of the Season' later became a hit in the US, leading to renewed interest in the band. 5m 51s
- The Zombies were eventually inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and their album is now considered iconic. 6m 11s