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Early life. Eric Burdon was born in 1941 in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne, England. His father, Matt, was originally from Tyneside. His mother, Rene, was originally from Ireland and had moved to Scotland before settling in Newcastle in the 1930s. He had a younger sister, Irene. [7]
May 11, 2023 · Eric Burdon is a man for whom the term ‘survivor’ is, for once, more than just a rock’n’roll platitude. The low burr that greets Classic Rock down the phone line from his home some 70 miles north of LA is a curious mix of Californian and Geordie.
Eric Burdon, one of the most distinctive and soulful voices in rock and roll, is an accomplished painter, author, composer, recording artist and traveling bluesman for over 50 years. His musical journey began in the coal-mining town of Newcastle, England, where he immersed himself in American blues and jazz.
Feb 28, 2020 · Eric Burdon is a street kid from Newcastle upon Tyne. He burnt the midnight oil in the nightclubs on the docks.
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Eric began his musical journey as a young man growing up in Newcastle, England. Listening to his idols, Ray Charles and Bo Diddley, Eric immersed himself in American blues and jazz.
- Actor, Composer, Writer
- May 11, 1941
Sep 30, 2015 · Newcastle upon Tyne. The life and times of Newcastle rock legend and Animals singer Eric Burdon. A new book charts the life of Eric Burdon, the voice behind the classic 'House Of The Rising...
Jul 15, 2019 · Eric Burdon, of The Animals and War, discusses the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Ed Sullivan, his hit House Of The Rising Sun, his friendship with Jimi Hendrix and more.
