English rock and roll band of the 1960s that was 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 underwent numerous personnel changes and emerged as an exponent of psychedelic music. Vintage glossy 10 x 8 MGM records promotional photo of The Animals, signed in blue ballpoint by all five original members: Eric Burdon, Alan Price, Hilton Valentine, John Steel, and ‘Chas’ Chandler, adding the band’s name. In fine condition, with two staple holes to vertical edges, a few scattered surface marks and a small brush to a stroke of Burden’s signature. COA Roger Epperson/REAL and R&R COA.
