Argent Rocks the First Midnight Special | “Hold Your Head Up” Live 1972

Before music videos ruled MTV, there was the Midnight Special. In 1972, keyboardist Rod Argent (formerly of The Zombies) debuted his new band Argent on the pilot episode of this now-legendary rock show. Their hit “Hold Your Head Up” lit up American TV sets—and music history. This is a tribute to that moment. 🎸 Rod Argent – Keys, vocals 🎤 Russ Ballard – Guitar, vocals 🥁 Bob Henrit – Drums 🎸 Jim Rodford – Bass 👉 Follow for more rare performances and deep dives into classic rock, post-punk, and more. 🎧 New themes every week — Post-Punk Wednesdays, Midnight Special Fridays, Solo Saturdays, and more. #MidnightSpecialFriday #Argent #HoldYourHeadUp #RodArgent #TheZombies #ClassicRock #1970sRock #MidnightSpecial #LivePerformance #RockHistory #VintageRock #RussBallard #MusicLegends #RockTV #YouTubeMusic 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more legendary tales from the history of rock, alt-rock, post-punk, indie, and beyond. This channel is dedicated to celebrating the love of music, sharing its history, and honoring the artists who’ve shaped generations. I do not monetize this channel, and all videos are created for educational, historical, and fan tribute purposes only. I do not claim ownership over any copyrighted music, images, or media featured in my videos. All rights belong to the respective copyright holders. Wherever possible, I strive to provide proper credit to photographers, artists, and sources. If you are a rights holder and would like your material removed or credited differently, please contact me directly, and I will address it promptly. Thank you for supporting this music-loving community! 💛🎶

Added 26 Mar 2026