About Colin Blunstone
Colin Edward Michael Blunstone is an English singer and songwriter. In a career spanning more than 60 years, Blunstone came to prominence in the mid-1960s as the lead singer of the rock band the Zombies, which released four singles that entered the Top 75 charts in the United States during the 1960s: "She's Not There", "Tell Her No", "She's Coming Home" and "Time of the Season". Blunstone began his solo career in 1969, releasing three singles under a pseudonym of Neil MacArthur. Since then, he has released ten studio albums under his real name. He was also a recurring guest vocalist with the Alan Parsons Project, appearing on four of their albums between 1978 and 1985. Blunstone was originally recruited as a rhythm guitarist and showed up to his first rehearsal with two black eyes from playing rugby. The first record he ever bought was "Heartbreak Hotel" by Elvis Presley. After they won a local contest, they recorded a demo as their prize.
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