The Animals
Formed Date
June 20, 1963
Origin
Newcastle upon Tyne,
England
Genre
Rock
Members
About
R&B and rock band with a bluesy sound and a signature song called "House of the Rising Sun." Other notable singles included "We Gotta Get Out of This Place," "It's My Life," "I'm Crying" and "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood."
Trivia
The group was also known as Eric Burdon and the Animals, Valentine's Animals, Animals II and Animals & Friends throughout their run. They were active 1963-1969, 1975-1976, 1983, and again beginning in 1992.