Interview Jim Rodford's Early Years with Mike Cotton Sound, Rod Argent #rockhistory #britishrock

From The Quarrymen in Liverpool to the kids in St. Albans, the "King of Skiffle" Lonnie Donegan inspired a generation of iconic rockers. In a remarkable career that spanned five decades, Jim Rodford anchored Mike Cotton Sound, Argent, The Kinks, and The Zombies, among others, and also worked as a session player. In this clip, Jim recalls the music scene of his youth in St. Albans, jamming with his cousin Rod Argent in their grandmother's front room, and his first bass! Tom Semioli: Interviewer / Writer. Mark Preston: Producer/Director. Derek Hanlon: Cinematographer. www.KnowYourBassPlayer.Com. To learn more about bass players and their history, visit www.KnowYourBassPlayer.com – Subscribe to Tom Semioli’s Know Your Bass Player YouTube page!

Added 26 Mar 2026