Jim Rodford, who throughout the course of a long, successful career served as bassist for The Kinks, Argent and Zombies, passed away on Saturday January 20. Rodford’s cousin and fellow Zombies member Rod Argent confirmed the news in a Facebook post, stating that the bassist died following a “fall on the stairs.”
Argent continued to say that “more details are not yet known about the exact cause of death” before praising Rodford as a “magnificent” bassist.
You can read the full statement here.
Further tributes from across the music industry have started to pour in.
I’m devastated Jim’s sudden loss I’m too broken up to put words together it’s such a shock i always thought Jim would live forever in true rock and roll fashion - strange - great friend great musician great man - he was an integral part of theKinks later years RIP #JimRodford pic.twitter.com/rL5vAuuVwp
— Dave Davies (@davedavieskinks) January 20, 2018
It is with deep sadness that we have learned that Jim Rodford passed away - he toured and recorded with the Kinks for many years and will be greatly missed. He was much loved by all of us #JimRodford https://t.co/LmWFGd9ZRV
— TheKinksOfficial (@TheKinks) January 20, 2018
RIP Jim Rodford x pic.twitter.com/z63zj9ZkdN
— The Zombies (@TheZombiesMusic) January 20, 2018
Very, very sorry to hear of Jim Rodford's passing. RIP.
— Clem Burke (@clem_burke) January 20, 2018
Very sad to hear about fellow St Albans lad Jim Rodford (Argent, The Kinks, The Zombies) a truly lovely and talented man.
— ENTER SHIKARI (@ENTERSHIKARI) January 20, 2018
Rest in peace Jim ???? pic.twitter.com/KCoMIFlye7
RIP JIM RODFORD: Very sad today w the passing of #JimRodford. He played w several amazing groups including #Argent and @TheZombiesMusic. Always loved seeing him w @DaveDaviesKinks #RayDavies and @TheKinks, too. Thanks for all, Jim. Farewell from one of the kids in the back row. pic.twitter.com/eJpS7VkUAb
— Lou Brutus (@LouBrutus) January 20, 2018
