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Eric Burdon
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Eric Burdon

Eric Burdon is a blues artist from United Kingdom formed in 1941. 58 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

Blues · United Kingdom · Best blues albums

58
Releases
1967–2025
Active years
1941
Formed

Discography

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Soul of a Man cover

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Soul of a Man

2006 · 14 tracks

Singles & EPs

8

Live & compilations

16

Credits

2

Records Eric Burdon worked on for other artists — the roles are as credited on each release.

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Eric Burdon at a glance

Born in
Walker
From
United Kingdom
Active since
1960
Instruments
voice
Voice
baritone
Member of
The Animals, War, Eric Burdon & the Animals
Labels
Columbia Records, Decca, SPV GmbH
Spouse
Marianna Proestou
Partner
Twinkle

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About

Eric Burdon has one of the most powerful and distinctive voices in rock and roll. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 1994, and hailed by Rolling Stone as one of the 100 Greatest Voices of All Time, Burdon’s music forged new territory while also topping the charts for more than five decades. Highly prolific, Burdon has released nearly 50 records in those 50 years, as front man of The Animals and WAR and simply as Eric Burdon. Through the changing sounds and genres, what remains constant is his courage as an artist to explore new sounds, leading into new territory with his unrivaled and unique voice. Eric Burdon has shared the stage with legends such as Chuck Berry, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Witherspoon, Otis Redding and Bruce Springsteen, and recently cited by cutting edge musicians like Patti Smith and Iggy Pop in their personal top tens. 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.

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As front man and driving force of the British Invasion band The Animals, Burdon helped shape rock and roll’s DNA, and Eric’s imposing yet soulful vocals are the driving force of the iconic favorite "House of the Rising Sun”. A long string of hits followed, including "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" and the Vietnam-era anthem, "We Gotta Get Out of This Place." Pioneering the psychedelic San Francisco sound, Burdon's classics include "San Franciscan Nights" and "Monterey". Burdon continued through the years to perform with different iterations of the Animals, while also founding and fronting the funk group War, one of the first multiracial bands, and topped the charts again with his groundbreaking hit single “Spill the Wine”. In the following decades Burdon has become an accomplished painter and author, and he continues to record and tour as a solo artist. The year 2012 will see the release of his new album, “Til Your River Runs Dry."

Eric Burdon in brief

How many Eric Burdon releases are on Riffiter?
58 releases are catalogued, spanning 1967 to 2025.
When was Eric Burdon formed?
Eric Burdon formed in 1941, in United Kingdom.
What genre is Eric Burdon?
Eric Burdon is catalogued under Blues.
What is the most recent Eric Burdon release on Riffiter?
Joy And Sorrow (Live Burbank '74), released in 2025.
Who is Eric Burdon married to?
Eric Burdon is married to Marianna Proestou.

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