Alan Price

Born: 19 April 1942 (age 82); Fatfield, Washington, County Durham, England

Alan Price (born 19 April 1942) is an English musician and actor. He was the original keyboardist for the British band the Animals and is also known for his subsequent solo work.

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Early life and career

Price was born in Fatfield, Washington, County Durham. He was educated at Jarrow Grammar School, County Durham. He is a self-taught musician and was a founding member of the Tyneside group the Alan Price Rhythm and Blues Combo, which was later renamed the Animals. His organ-playing on songs by The Animals, such as "The House of the Rising Sun", "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood", and "Bring It On Home to Me" was a key element in the group's success.

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The Animals - House of the Rising Sun (1964) HQ/Widescreen ♫? 58 YEARS AGO
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MAY 18, 2022 - 58 YEARS AGO (in 1964), The Animals recorded House of the Rising Sun at De Lane Lea Studios, Kingsway, London. ?♫ Happy Anniversary to this beautiful great recording and thanks to The Animals for their musical gifts to the world.

JULY, 2022 - 58 YEARS AGO this month (in 1964), The Animals' ground-breaking and legendary single 'House of the Rising Sun' reaches #1 position in the UK charts. Thank you, The Animals, for your great version of this song! Please give them a big thumbs up!

The Animals - House of the Rising Sun (1964). So precious, thanks guys xxxxx

Eric Burdon - vocals
Alan Price - keyboards
Hilton Valentine - guitar
Chas Chandler - bass
John Steel - drums

?♫☺ Please read this great blog by The Daily Guru about The Animals and their rousing version of House of the Rising Sun: http://tinyurl.com/bssedyg
Pretty much summs up perfectly how I feel about The Animals too and just how important this great band was.

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