The Animals
United Kingdom, 1963–1969
Newcastle group fronted by Eric Burdon, formed in 1962. Their recordings of American blues and folk material, including 'The House of the Rising Sun', brought that repertoire into the British Invasion.
MusicRoots documents 4 artists who influenced The Animals and 0 artists The Animals influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.
Who influenced The Animals?
- Ray Charles — Ray Charles was 'God' for Eric Burdon, by his own memoir.
- Muddy Waters — Muddy Waters was the Animals' central Chicago blues reference, per Burdon's memoir.
- John Lee Hooker — John Lee Hooker was Burdon's named primary influence in Rolling Stone.
- Chuck Berry — Chuck Berry was among the basic reference points for the early Animals' repertoire.