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The Animals

The Animals
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About

The Animals are an English rock band from Newcastle upon Tyne, formed in 1962 when singer Eric Burdon joined the Alan Price Rhythm and Blues Combo. Their 1964 recording of 'House of the Rising Sun' reached number one on both sides of the Atlantic and made them one of the defining acts of the British Invasion. Known for a gritty, blues-driven sound, they scored further hits with 'We Gotta Get Out of This Place' and 'Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood', influencing generations of rock musicians. The original lineup was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.

#1
'House of the Rising Sun' in the UK and US charts (1964)
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top-20 hits in both the UK Singles Chart and the Billboard Hot 100
#123
'House of the Rising Sun' on Rolling Stone's list of 500 greatest songs of all time
#57
Eric Burdon on Rolling Stone's list of 100 greatest singers of all time (2008)

What's new

  • feb 2026

    The Animals announced the 'House of the Rising Sun Tour' for Australia in November and December 2026, with original member John Steel in the lineup.

  • aug 2026

    There are currently two active versions of the band: Eric Burdon and the Animals led by Eric Burdon, and Animals and Friends with original drummer John Steel.

  • jan 2021

    Founding guitarist Hilton Valentine died on January 29, 2021 at age 77; he was known for the iconic guitar riff of 'House of the Rising Sun'.

Tracks

House of the Rising SunNumber one in the UK and US (1964); one of the most famous rock songs of all time
We Gotta Get Out of This PlaceMajor hit from 1965, later iconic during the Vietnam War
Don't Let Me Be MisunderstoodTop-ten hit in the UK (1965), covered countless times since
It's My LifePowerful blues-rock hit from 1965
San Franciscan NightsPsychedelic hit by Eric Burdon and the Animals (1967)

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