Eric Victor Burdon was born in Tyne, Northumberland,  
England.

Burdon is the lead singer of The Animals on the recording
"The House of the Rising Sun". He also worked with the
funk band War. The band’s name changed from the Alan
Price Combo to the Animals after Burdon’s arrival. He is
considered one of The 100 Greatest Singers of All Time
by Rolling Stone.

1964