Eric Burdon

Eric Burdon
Eric Burdon
	Burdon performing at the Audimax in Hamburg, Germany, 1973
Background information
Birth name	Eric Victor Burdon
Born	11 May 1941; Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Genres	Rock; R&B; soul; funk; blues;
Occupations	Singer; songwriter;
Years active	1960–present
Labels	SPV; Polydor; Universal; Sony BMG; MGM; One Way; Repertoire Records; Avenue; Rhino; Line; Teldec; Flying Eye; Sanctuary; Columbia; EMI; Decca; Readymade Records; Lojinx;
Formerly of	The Animals; War;
Website	ericburdon.com

Eric Victor Burdon (born 11 May 1941) 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. 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.

In 2008, he was ranked 57th in Rolling Stone's list of "The 100 Greatest Singers of All Time".