The Animals were a British rock band of the 1960s, formed in Newcastle. They were part of the British Invasion, being one of the most popular bands of their era. Known for their gritty, raw, bluesy sound and hard-voiced frontman Eric Burdon, as exemplified by their signature songs House of the Rising Sun and Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood, the band underwent numerous personnel changes, while influencing the later heavy metal music with the riffs of their rock songs such as We Gotta Get Out Of This Place and It's my Life. They emerged as an exponent of psychedelic music before dissolving at the end of the decade. In 1983 they had a comeback and toured for six months before disbanding forever.
History
Members
198020002020
Barry Jenkinsdrums (drum set)
Eric Burdonlead vocals, original?
Hilton Valentineguitar, original
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Bryan “Chas” Chandlerbass, original
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Mick Gallagherkeyboard, organ
Dave Rowberrykeyboard, organ
Alan Pricekeyboard, organ, original?
John Steeldrums (drum set), original?
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Discography
1964
1964
1965
1965
1966
1966
1966
1983
