The Animals were an English music group of the 1960s known in the United States as part of the British Invasion. Known for their gritty, bluesy sound and deep-voiced frontman Eric Burdon, as exemplified by their signature song "House of the Rising Sun", the band balanced tough, rock-edged pop singles against rhythm and blues-oriented album material. The Animals underwent numerous personnel changes and emerged as an exponent of psychedelic rock before dissolving at the end of the decade.

The Animals were a british rock and roll band of the 1960s that was part of the british invasion , one of the most popular bands of their era. Known for their gritty, bluesy sound and deep-voiced frontman Eric Burdon , as exemplified by their signature songs House of the Rising Sun and We Gotta Get Out of This Place , the band underwent numerous personnel changes and emerged as an exponent of psychedelic music before dissolving at the end of the decade. History First incarnation Formed in Newcas