The Animals

The Animals were an English music group of the 1960s known in the United States as part of the British Invasion. Known for their gritty, bluesy sound and deep-voiced frontman Eric Burdon, as exemplified by their signature songs "The House of the Rising Sun" and "We Gotta Get Out of This Place", the band balanced tough, rock-edged pop singles against rhythm and blues-oriented album material. The Animals underwent numerous personnel changes and eme... more

Place Musical Career Began:

Active as Musical Artist (start):

  • 1963

Active as Musical Artist (end):

  • 1983

Also known as:

  • Eric Burden & The Animals,
  • Animals,
  • The Annimals,
  • Eric Burdon & the Animals,
  • Alan Price Rhythm and Blues Combo,
  • Eric Burdon and the New Animals,
  • The Original Animals,
  • Eric Burdon and the Animals
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Hall of fame inductee

Hall of fame inductions:

Date Hall of fame Category
  • 1994
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