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Jim Rodford
1941 - 2018
Jim Rodford
1941 - 2018
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BORN
1941
DIED
2018
Jim Rodford Obituary
The Zombies, the group Rodford had played with since 1999, confirmed the death of the British musician on their Facebook page Saturday.
Zombies co-founder Rod Argent says his cousin and longtime bandmate was a "magnificent bass player."
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Rodford joined The Kinks in 1978, touring with the group and playing on its later albums. Ray Davies, The Kinks' co-founder, tweeted that Rodford was "an integral part of the Kinks later years."
Argent also highlighted Rodford's commitment to music in St Albans, north of London, where he lived his entire life.
Argent says "Jim's life was dedicated to music. He was unfailingly committed to local music - an ever present member of the local scene in St. Albans."
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43 Entries
W C
January 27, 2019
My condolences to the family and friends of Jim Rodford. May Gods spirit help family and friends recall the fond memories they have of Mr. Rodford and be comforted by Gods promise to comfort those who mourn the loss of loved ones.
B Cox
August 6, 2018
Condolences to the family. May the God of love and peace also give you strength to endure this time of sorrow.
May 17, 2018
I am very sorry for your loss.
February 5, 2018
My condolences to the family and friends of Jim Rodford, may the God of tender mercies strengthen and comfort you at this time.
Sincerely
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January 28, 2018
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one Jim Rodford. My condolences go out to friends and family and fans. May you support one another at this difficult time and lean on the God of all comfort.
John Gardetto
January 28, 2018
Saw him live more than once. If he walked onto the stage, that was a garrentee of a great show !
Johnsons
January 24, 2018
May the God of all comfort bless you with strength and peace during this difficult time. Our condolences to the family.
Gone but never forgotten
Howard Carter
January 24, 2018
JoEllen Steiner
January 24, 2018
I was very saddened to hear this news. I liked the Kinks. I still love the Zombies. In the past year I've been watching a lot of Zombies on you tube, full concerts online or wherever I can find them. I enjoyed Jim's work or what appeared to me by the smile on his face, to be more like joy. Thank you for sharing your joy with us.
Scott Chamberland
January 23, 2018
Rest in Peace
January 23, 2018
May the family find peace and comfort in knowing all sickness, all pain and death will one day be gone for this has been promised.
Charles Britton
January 22, 2018
Briefly spoke to Jim on January 06 2018 and told him I will see him in Nashville in March and he gave me o thumbs up and replied "see you in Nashville,,,what a great guy...RIP Jim
Mark
January 22, 2018
May the Lord give you strength and His peace. God bless you all!
Neena
January 22, 2018
Just returned from a recent Moody Blues cruise and Jim was on the cruise playing with the Zombies. Sorry to hear of his passing. Thoughts and prayers with his family
Carlotta
January 22, 2018
May the God of all peace bring comfort to the Rodford family and friends at this difficult time.
January 22, 2018
Saw The Kinks at the Spectrum(Philly) on the "Give The People What They Want" tour. Awesome show and may you rest in peace Jim. God Bless you.
Sincerely,
Otto Greenleaf
January 22, 2018
Sincere Condolences to all family, friends and fans. I am so very sorry for your loss. May the God of Comfort be with you during this difficult time.
January 22, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Jim Rodford he will be greatly missed by all. I hope 1Thessalonians 4:14 bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time...
January 22, 2018
So sorry for the loss of Jim Redford. May God be with you to provide comfort and peace. - Psalm 18:2
Brenda Riley
January 22, 2018
I was lucky to have met Jim, and he was simply delightful and charming. I don't think he realized how important he really was or how many people loved and admired him. He will be greatly missed. I am so sorry for his loss to his family and his many friends and fans.
Edwards
January 22, 2018
Sorry for your loss. Your family is being lifted in prayer. We know God to be a hearer of prayer. Continue to remember the time you spent together.
Sincerely,
Roland Umphrey
January 22, 2018
To the family of Jim Rodford, our hearts ache for you in the loss of Jim. It is with immeasurable sadness and with deepest condolences to you & your family from me & my family to learn of Jim's passing. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate his life. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Jim, we enjoyed your music & musical talent immensely. We have spent many joyous hours listening to you play music in The Kinks & Argent. May God rest your soul.
January 22, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JJ
January 22, 2018
Sincere condolences to the Rodford family. May the love of family and friends keep you going, as well as the hope of seeing your dear loved one again.
January 22, 2018
Sending my deepest condolences to the family. May you take comfort in knowing that your loved one is at peace. Ecclesiastes 9:5.
January 22, 2018
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119::76.
Lynn B
January 22, 2018
I am sorry for your loss Rodford family.May the God of all comfort be with you.
JMS
January 22, 2018
To the family of Jim Rodford: My condolences are with you at this most difficult time. May God comfort and give you peace to endure the pain that comes with losing a loved one.
A G
January 22, 2018
My condolence to the family who has lost Jim. The life that Jim lived is now in God's memory, so may The God of tender mercies comfort YOU as you grieve for your loved one.
Deborah
January 22, 2018
Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr Rodford. Have hope in the promises our God in Heaven gives . We will see our loved ones again. (1 Thessalonians 4:13,14) My thoughts are with you.
christian
January 22, 2018
My deepest condolences for your loss. Rest assured life is precious to our Creator. He promises to act in our behalf.
1 Corinthians 15:26
M B
January 22, 2018
Deepest condolences to the Rodford family. May the love of family and friends comfort you at this difficult time and may the knowledge that Almighty God cares for you and promise to strengthen you through this difficult time.
Bill Ross
January 21, 2018
RIP Mr. Rodford. My wife and I were huge fans of yours with the Kinks, as well as The Zombies and Argent. Heaven just became a bit more melodic with you in its band. God Bless.
Juanita
January 21, 2018
Please know that others share your grief and pray that the God of all comfort sustain each of you during your time of mourning.
Barbara Estes
January 21, 2018
Thank you for your love and support of music, and your amazing skills as a bassist.
Hope your time on this earth was everything you hoped it would be, and more.
Rock on.
John Gibbons
January 21, 2018
Enjoyed seeing Jim with The Zombies at Mohegan Sun not that long ago.RIP
January 21, 2018
To the friends and family of Jim Rodford - my deepest condolences and sympathy for your loss. May you find a measure of peace as you lean on the God of all comfort during this difficult time.
Harry Simpson
January 21, 2018
Godspeed Jim, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Adrian Barnette
January 21, 2018
We'll miss you !
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