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Newcastle, United Kingdom (1962 – 1966)
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
First incarnation
Formed in Newcastle-upon-Tyne during 1962 and 1963 when Burdon joined the existing Alan Price Rhythm and Blues Combo, the original line-up comprised Eric Burdon (vocals), Alan Price (organ and keyboards), Hilton Valentine (guitar), John Steel (drums), and Bryan “Chas” Chandler (bass). The Animals’ moderate success in their hometown and a connection with The Yardbirds manager Giorgio Gomelsky motivated them to move to London in 1964, in time to be grouped with the British Invasion. They performed fiery versions of the staple rhythm and blues repertoire (Jimmy Reed, John Lee Hooker, Nina Simone, etc). Signed to the Columbia Graphophone subsidiary of EMI, a rocking version of the standard “Baby Let Me Follow You Down” (retitledBaby Let Me Take You Home) was their first UK hit single.
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
First incarnation
Formed in Newcastle-upon-Tyne during 1962 and 1963 when Burdon joined the existing Alan Price Rhythm and Blues Combo, the original line-up comprised Eric Burdon (vocals), Alan Price (organ and keyboards), Hilton Valentine (guitar), John Steel (drums), and Bryan “Chas” Chandler (bass). The Animals’ moderate success in their hometown and a connection with The Yardbirds manager Giorgio Gomelsky motivated them to move to London in 1964, in time to be grouped with the British Invasion. They performed fiery versions of the staple rhythm and blues repertoire (Jimmy Reed, John Lee Hooker, Nina Simone, etc). Signed to the Columbia Graphophone subsidiary of EMI, a rocking version of the standard “Baby Let Me Follow You Down” (retitled
Baby Let Me Take You Home) was their first UK hit single.
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andromedaniel wrote:
http://www.lastfm.com.br/music/The+Animals/+images/4678402 vote in this picture, please
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OldAcquaintance wrote:
the animals are amazing
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Bizoniy wrote:
Saluting House Of Rising Sun http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjX50Tqn2nQ
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Robert161989 wrote:
classic
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ftaang wrote:
<3 Inside looking out.
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ThaysM wrote:
(L) Bom demais
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_Juvi_ wrote:
The House of the Rising Sun is amazing enough to be first AND second place. [2]
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CDPETE01 wrote:
Yeah yeah it aint just about the Beatles and stones,liked the animals since the early 80s my teens.
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B-eatchSkin wrote:
Someone that wanna help change the awful chards in this group? http://www.lastfm.se/group/Holli+Would
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lizacid wrote:
Monterey is my fav song
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ImmortaLuv wrote:
The House of the Rising Sun is amazing enough to be first AND second place.
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rockomotywa wrote:
C L A S S I C baby.
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kluk_jako_buk wrote:
Sometimes, I just wish I had lived in the sixties...
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fromius wrote:
There is an album recorded live with two tracks playing Sony Boy Williamson on drums around 1963,it is amazing!
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friends_off wrote:
all animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others
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nickwafer wrote:
The Animals are so underrated.
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Max_Schreiber wrote:
love to all of their fans, parents gave me their CD years ago, love it
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lillyjohnson91 wrote:
Amazing :)
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Notares wrote:
It's My Life!
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OlyaKrekova wrote:
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