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Eric Victor Burdon (born 11 May 1941, Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne|Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne) was the lead singer of The Animals and War (band)|War before becoming a solo artist.
Career
He was a founding member and singer|vocalist of the Animals, a band (music)|band originally formed in Newcastle upon Tyne|Newcastle in the early 1960s. The Animals were one of the leading bands of the "British Invasion", and the band had worldwide following. Along with The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Dave Clark Five, and Gerry and The Pacemakers, they introduced British music and fashion to an entire generation in an explosion of outspoken music and attitude, on and off the stage. Burdon sang on such Animal classics as "The House of the Rising Sun", "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood", "Bring It On Home to Me", "See See Rider" and "We Gotta Get Out of This Place|We've Gotta Get Out of This Place". The Animals combined the traditional blues with rock to create a unique sound.
Original Animals members keyboardist Alan Price and drummer John Steel (drummer)|John Steel quit, and were replaced by Dave Rowberry and Barry Jenkins respectively.
By 1966 the other members had left, except for Barry Jenkins, and the band was reformed as Eric Burdon and the Animals, which featured future Family (band)|Family member John Weider. ... read all
Eric Burdon At The Daffodil Festival
Eric Burdon In Concert
Eric Burdon In Concert
Getting Some Love
The Penthouse
Eric Burdon Live In Iraklion Crete
Erric And His Rod
