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My Take
Eric Burdon has one of the most arresting voices in rock history, and I never tire of it. When that gravelly roar tore through The Animals' House of the Rising Sun, it felt impossible that a young man from Walker had absorbed so much American blues soul. What I love most is his restlessness, leaping from British R&B into the funk of War without hesitation. Born in 1941 and still fronting the Animals decades on, he embodies a stubborn, lived-in authenticity. There are smoother singers, but few carry the weight of a whole life inside their voice the way Burdon does.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Eric Burdon
- Name (Japanese)
- エリック・バードン
- Reading
- えりっく・ばーどん
- Born
- May 11, 1941 (age 85)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Snake
- Origin
- Walker, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / songwriter / recording artist / actor / musician
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 Eric Burdon born?
Born May 11, 1941 (age 85).
Where is Eric Burdon from?
Eric Burdon is from Walker, United Kingdom.
What does Eric Burdon do?
Eric Burdon works as singer, songwriter, recording artist, actor, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
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.