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The Animals

Musical Group
Forfans of 60s rock and r&b, british invasion devotees, blues-rock listeners, and curious newcomers
4 Reviews 12 Definitions 126 Charts

The Profile

The Animals formed in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1963 and became a cornerstone of the British Invasion with a hard-edged R&B sound driven by Eric Burdon’s vocals and Alan Price’s organ. The classic lineup included Burdon, Price, Hilton Valentine, Chas Chandler, and John Steel. They scored major hits in 1964–1966 and later explored psychedelia as Eric Burdon & The Animals.

Signature hit "House of the Rising Sun" topped charts in 1964. Known for gritty R&B interpretations and organ-driven arrangements. Chas Chandler later discovered/managed Jimi Hendrix. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.

Four DeBaser reviews retrace The Animals’ mid-60s blaze, from House of the Rising Sun to the punch of We Gotta Get Out of This Place and the Hammond fire of Alan Price. Their blues/R&B credentials and live grit shine, while the psychedelic Eric Burdon & The Animals era (Monterey, Sky Pilot) gets its due. Expect nostalgia, reverence, and a few sharp jabs at weak covers. The consensus: essential band, big voice, timeless songs.

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