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Colin Blunstone (The Zombies) — Pre-Show Rituals, Vocal Care & His Rock Hall Memory | Stage Vault

June 3, 2026·18 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Colin Blunstone of The Zombies joins Stage Vault to explore the interior world of live performance.From the extra responsibility of solo tours to the quiet hour he protects before every show, Colin shares his vocal warm-up routine, early Battle of the Bands memories, and why high keys still require care six decades later.He closes with the one moment he would preserve forever: the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction — a night that felt even sweeter after the long wait.Chapters00:00 Intro 00:10 Welcome Colin Blunstone 00:35 Solo shows vs The Zombies 01:55 Last 30 minutes before stage 03:35 Vocal exercises & protecting the voice 05:15 Watford Town Hall 1964 13:10 Most vivid memories 16:19 Vault Question: Rock Hall Induction Photo (landscape): Keith WaldegravePhoto (square): Davis-ANL-REX-Shutterstock (1794574a)The Zombies Pop Group 1964The show ends. The vault opens.Episode timestamps and full video available on YouTube @stagevaultpodFollow Stage Vault for candid conversations with the artists who’ve lived the stage life.Sponsored by Musicologie – simply delightful music lessons at ⁠musicologie.com⁠.

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