What is eric burdon bio?

Eric Burdon, born on May 11, 1941, is an English rock musician and singer-songwriter who is best known as the lead vocalist for the bands The Animals and War. He joined The Animals, a band that began in Newcastle in the early 1960s, in 1962 and quickly became the frontman and key figure of the group with hits such as "House of the Rising Sun," "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood," and "We Gotta Get Out of This Place."

In 1968, Burdon left The Animals to form the group Eric Burdon and the New Animals, but by 1970 he had disbanded the group and formed War, which combined elements of rock, R&B, funk, and Latin music. Burdon continued to have hits with War, including "Spill the Wine," "The World Is a Ghetto," and "Low Rider."

Burdon's career continued to evolve in the following decades, with collaborations with other musicians and bands such as Jimmy Witherspoon, Brian Auger, and the Jerry Garcia Band. In 1994, he released the album "My Secret Life," which was noted for its introspective and personal lyrics.

Burdon has continued to tour and record music into the 21st century, with acclaimed albums such as "Til Your River Runs Dry," released in 2013. He has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, once as a member of The Animals in 1994 and once for his work with War in 1997.