The Animals (also billed as Eric Burdon and the Animals) are an English rock band, formed in Newcastle upon Tyne in the early 1960s. The Animals are known for their deep-voiced frontman Eric Burdon and for their gritty, bluesy sound, exemplified by their signature song and transatlantic number-one hit single "The House of the Rising Sun" as well as by hits such as "We Gotta Get Out of This Place", "It's My Life", "Don't Bring Me Down", "I'm Crying", "See See Rider" and "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood". They balanced tough, rock-edged pop singles against rhythm-and-blues-oriented album material and were part of the British Invasion of the US.

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Dragon Chat With The Animals Ahead Of Wanstock Music Festival

To celebrate (and farewell) The Animals’ bond with Australia this weekend, The Animals and Dragon interviewed each other for The Music.

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The Animals & Dragon Lead Wanstock 2024 Line-Up

The Doncaster festival will also feature sets from The Ted Mulry Gang, Strait Shooters, Standing Room Only and Daydreamers.

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The Animals Announce Last-Ever Australian Tour For 2024

The epic run also celebrates the 60th anniversary of their megahit ‘We Gotta Get Out Of This Place’.

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'We Gotta Get Out Of This Place' Songwriter Cynthia Weil Passes Away, Aged 82

“May the legacy of lyrics by Cynthia Weil continue to speak to and for generations to come."

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UK Legends The Animals Announce Australian Greatest Hits Tour

Heading our way in November.