Members:
Eric Burdon (vocals)
Alan Price (keyboards, 1962-65, 1977, 1983-84)
Bryan Chandler [aka Chas] (bass, 1962-66, 1977, 1983-84)
John Steel (drums, 1962-66, 1977, 1983-84)
Hilton Valentine (guitar, 1962-66, 1977, 1983-84)
Dave Rowberry (keyboards, 1965-66)
Barry Jenkins (drums, 1966-69)
John Weider (guitar, 1966-68)
Danny McCullough (bass, 1966-68)
Tom Parker (organ, 1966-67)
Vic Briggs (guitar, 1967-68)
George Bruno [aka Zoot Money] (keyboards, 1968-69, 1983-84)
Andy Somers [aka Andy Summers] (guitar, 1968-69)

Associated Acts:
The Alan Price Set
Animals II
Zoot Money
Dantalian's Chariot
Eric Burdon and War

Also Called:
Alan Price (Rhythm & Blues) Combo (1960-62)
Eric Burdon & The (New) Animals (1966-69)

Genres:
Blues Rock
Psychedelic
Rhythm & Blues

Formed: In 1962 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Debut Album: The Animals (1964)

Did You Know:
Vocalist Eric Burdon, organist Alan Price and drummer John Steel began their musical career in a Newcastle band called the Kansas City Five. 
The group disbanded in 1984