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My Take
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.
1. Profile
- 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)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Horse
- Origin
- Fatfield, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- composer / singer-songwriter / singer / pianist / film score composer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Alan Price born?
Born April 19, 1942 (age 84).
Where is Alan Price from?
Alan Price is from Fatfield, United Kingdom.
What does Alan Price do?
Alan Price works as composer, singer-songwriter, singer, pianist, film score composer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.