There have been many artists who have successfully married music and politics, but one impressed and inspired Eric Burdon more than the others.

It’s December 7th and here are some reasons why this day matters in rock history: In 1968, at a concert in England, Eric Burdon announced that he would be breaking up The Animals later in the ...

Eric Burdon examines the life, music and legacy of Leadbelly, on the 60th anniversary of his death. Contributors include Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie and Lonnie Donegan.

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Getty Images The Festival of the Flower Children was one of the earliest open air festivals, featuring performances from Eric Burdon of the Animals, the Small Faces, the Bee Gees and Marmalade.

Valentine co-founded the Animals in Newcastle in 1963 alongside singer Eric Burdon, bassist Chas Chandler, organist Alan Price and drummer John Steel. The group also scored six other UK top 10 ...