Eric Burdon

Eric Victor Burdon (born 11 May 1941) is an English singer and songwriter. He was previously the lead vocalist of the R&B and rock band the Animals and the funk band War. He is regarded as one of the British Invasion's most distinctive singers with his deep, powerful blues-rock voice. Burdon is also known for his intense stage performances.

For the Welsh darts player, see Eric Burden. For the member of the American band Black Pumas, Eric Burton, see Black Pumas.

Eric Burdon
Burdon performing at the Audimax in Hamburg, Germany, 1973
Background information
Birth nameEric Victor Burdon
Born (1941-05-11) 11 May 1941
Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active1960–present
Labels
  • SPV
  • Polydor
  • Universal
  • Sony BMG
  • MGM
  • One Way
  • Repertoire Records
  • Avenue
  • Rhino
  • Line
  • Teldec
  • Flying Eye
  • Sanctuary
  • Columbia
  • EMI
  • Decca
  • Readymade Records
  • Lojinx
Formerly of
  • The Animals
  • War
Websiteericburdon.com

In 2008, he was ranked 57th in Rolling Stone's list of "The 100 Greatest Singers of All Time".

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