About this episode

Mark and Alan interview Colin Blunstone about the Zombies' debut album reissue and their musical journey.

On this episode of Sound Up!, Mark and Alan are joined by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Colin Blunstone, lead singer of the Zombies, to discuss the new reissue of the band’s debut album, “Begin Here.” Blunstone looks back at the days of the British Invasion, the Zombies’ first visit to America, and early recording and touring experiences, as well as the group’s future plans and much more.

People in this episode

Hosts: Mark Goodman, Alan Light

Guest: Colin Blunstone

Topics covered

• Rock music
• British Invasion
• Zombies
• album reissue
• music history

Keywords

• Colin Blunstone
• Zombies
• Begin Here
• British Invasion
• rock music
• album reissue

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Zombies

Books & works: Begin Here

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