Alan Price

To me, Alan Price is the quiet engine behind some of British rock's most enduring sounds. As the Animals' original keyboardist he helped define a generation, yet what impresses me more is his refusal to coast on that fame. Forming his own outfit, churning out distinctive singles, then pivoting into film scoring shows a restless craftsman who valued the work over the spotlight. Born in 1942 and still creating decades on, he embodies the kind of durable, versatile musicianship I deeply respect. Price never chased trends; he simply kept making music that mattered, and that longevity speaks louder than any chart position.

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Name (English)

Alan Price

Name (Japanese)

アラン・プライス

Reading

あらん・ぷらいす

Born

April 19, 1942 (age 84)

Origin

Fatfield, United Kingdom

Occupation

composer / singer-songwriter / singer / pianist / film score composer

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Aries / Horse

• Official sitehttps://alanpricecouk.wordpress.com
• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan%20Price
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%97%E3%83%A9%E3%82%A4%E3%82%B9
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q510991

Tags

• composer
• singer-songwriter
• singer

Last updated

September 25, 2026

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