Eric Burdon

English singer, frontman of The Animals and later Eric Burdon and The Animals.

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Occupation

singer

Born in

Walker

Born

May 11, 1941

Zodiac

Taurus

31,155

days alive

85

years old

$1.6 million

net worth

#2,461 of 2,697

Born
May 11, 1941 in 🇬🇧Walker
Zodiac
♉︎Taurus·snake 🐍
Updated Aug 2026

About

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

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  • •Eric Burdon was once offered the lead singer position for the band Chicago, but he declined.
  • •He is known for his distinctive, powerful vocal style, often described as a 'gravelly' or 'bluesy' sound.
  • •Burdon's autobiography, 'My Secret Life,' released in 1986, detailed his experiences with drugs, alcohol, and the music industry.
  • •He has a strong connection to his hometown of Newcastle, England, and has been honored with a civic award there.
  • •Eric Burdon was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 as a member of The Animals.

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Sun Sign

Taurus♉︎

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Moon Sign

Sagittarius♐︎

Dominant Element

Earth

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Planetary positions calculated for May 11, 1941

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2008
Day 24,341
Age 66

Induction into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Jan 1, 2008

Eric Burdon is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Animals.

1977
Day 13,019
Age 35

Solo Career and Later Projects

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96%
Jan 1, 1977

Burdon embarks on a solo career and continues to perform and record with various bands and projects throughout the late 20th and 21st centuries.

1969
Day 10,097
Age 27

Joins War

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Jan 1, 1969

Eric Burdon joins the American funk band War, contributing to their unique sound and releasing successful albums.

1966
Day 9,001
Age 24

The Animals Disband

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96%
Jan 1, 1966

The original lineup of The Animals disbands, though Burdon would later revive the band under different iterations.

1964
Day 8,566
Age 23

The Animals Release 'The House of the Rising Sun'

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96%
Oct 23, 1964

The Animals release their iconic single 'The House of the Rising Sun', which becomes a global hit and a defining song of the 1960s.

1962
Day 7,540
Age 20

Joins The Animals

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96%
Jan 1, 1962

Eric Burdon becomes the lead singer of the R&B band The Animals, achieving international fame.

1941
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Age 0

Birth of Eric Burdon

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May 11, 1941

Eric Victor Burdon is born in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.