The Animals

One of the best groups of the British Invasion era, with a tough, blues-based sound and a powerful vocalist in Eric Burdon.

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Active

1960s - 2020s

Formed

1963 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England

Genre

Pop/Rock, Blues

Styles

British Blues, British Invasion, Rock & Roll, Blues-Rock, Psychedelic/Garage, AM Pop, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Regional Blues

Also Known As

Animals & Friends

Animals II

Eric Burdon and the Animals

Valentine's Animals

Group Members

Eric Burdon, John Steel, Chas Chandler, Hilton Valentine, Zoot Money, Alan Price, Mick Gallagher, Barry Jenkins, Danny Handley, Danny McCulloch, Dave Rowberry, John Weider, Roberto Ruiz, Vic Briggs, Andy Summers, Barney Williams, Nippy Noya, Steve Grant, Steve Gregory