Eric Burdon
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For the Welsh darts player, see Eric Burden. For the member of the American band Black Pumas, Eric Burton, see Black Pumas.
Eric Victor Burdon (born 11 May 1941)[3] 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.[4] 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.[5]
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Birth name | Eric Victor Burdon |
Born | (1941-05-11) 11 May 1941 (age 83) Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
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Years active | 1960–present |
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Website | ericburdon |
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In 2008, he was ranked 57th in Rolling Stone's list of "The 100 Greatest Singers of All Time".[6]