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Biography - A Short Wiki

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Eric Burdon is an English singer-songwriter who was the founding member of the band Animals, known for their wild performances as well as being one of the leading bands of British Invasion, a cultural aspect of the 1960s when various genres of music especially rock, pop, and blues from British started becoming extremely popular in America. Eric was particularly known for his deep and powerful voice.

Career Highlights

Eric Burdon has been very successful throughout the years.

Eric (vocals), with Alan Price (keyboards), Chas Chandler (Bass), Hilton Valentine(guitar), and John Steel (drums), became the resident band of the club A’Gogo Jazz Lounge, also owned by Mike Jeffery. Later, they named themselves Animals. They were a rhythm and blues and rock band and were eccentric performers, bringing energy and fervor to the stage with them.

Family and Personal Life

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Eric got married to English-Indian Model Angie King in September of 1967, but the couple divorced in 1969 when she moved on to Eric’s close friend Jimi Hendrix, another Rockstar. Despite that, Eric and Jimi remained on close terms until Jimi’s death in 1970.

Family Information
Spouse's NameMarianna Proestu (m. 1999), Rose Marks (from 1972 to 1978), Angie King (from 1967 to 1969)
Children/KidsYes (Alex)
Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating)None
Civil StatusMarried

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Net Worth, Nationality and Other Facts

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More Interesting Facts
Full/Real NameN/A
Gender (Biological)Male
Age (as of today)82 years
Date of BirthMay 11, 1941
Place of BirthWalker, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
NationalityEnglish
Height1.7 m, 5 feet 9 inches
Weight84 kg, 185 lbs
Net Worth / Wealth$10 million
OccupationActor, Singer, Songwriter

Height, Weight, and Age

Eric Burdon's height is pretty average measuring 1.7 m. Eric Burdon weighs 84 kg. Being born on May 11, 1941, translates to an age of 82 years as of todays date (July 8, 2023).

Quotes

I’m really still a child of the Forties. I still think about it a lot, about the repercussions of armed conflict. Until 1953 we had rationing. We couldn’t buy meat, we couldn’t buy pleasurable goods like cigarettes and sweets. I didn’t starve – my family were lucky – but I knew what it was like standing in line waiting for foodstuffs.

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One of my reasons for living in California is its close proximity to Mexico. The Latin influence is in every corner of the community. My love of Spanish music hasn’t wavered since the ’50s. I could hear the blues voicing from the Flamanco families and I always dig for inspiration in Latin music.

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Everything I do – if I do it, is going to be personal.

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I have a life beyond performance. I love it, and it probably is the better part of my life, but I do have another life.

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Recording – once something’s done, it’s done, there’s not much you can do about it. It’s out there and you just have to pray to the gods.

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