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Eric Victor Burdon (born 11 May 1941) is an English singer-songwriter and actor. He was previously the vocalist of rock band The Animals and funk band War. He is regarded as one of the British Invasion's most distinct singers with his deep, powerful blues-rock voice.[citation needed] He is also known for his aggressive stage performances.[citation needed]

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My activism was, and is, unknown, unannounced, but somehow effective.

Activism, Effective, Somehow, Unannounced, Unknown

Everything I do - if I do it, is going to be personal.

Everything, Ifs, Personal

Everything changes and, somewhere along the line, I'm changing with it.

Changes, Changing, Everything, Line, Lines, Things Change

There are so many times in one's life, when one feels he has nothing more to offer. But no, my river has not run dry.

Dry, Feels, Rivers, Run, Running, Times

I tried to reach the combatants with my music. I tried to turn my anger into something positive. Myself, and others like me, just tried to keep rock and roll alive.

Alive, Anger, Music, Positive, Rock And Roll, Rocks

In a nut shell, air travel is the worst part about touring.

Air, Nuts, Shells, Touring, Travel, Worst

The Animals were their own worst enemy. The Animals were a band that couldnt live up to their name. I was the singer in the band and as long as I was enjoying myself I would keep on working with the band. But it got to be rather nasty once the big money showed up - things started to turn toxic.

Animal, Keep, Long, Names, Working, Worst Enemy

Recording - once something's done, it's done, there's not much you can do about it. It's out there and you just have to pray to the gods.

Can Do, Done, Gods, Praying, Recording

Well, it seems that one day Dylan was drivin' up to San Francisco from New Orleans or somewhere, when our record [House of the Rising Sun] came over his radio. When it was announced he said to Joan Baez -- who was with him at the time -- 'This'll be the first time I've heard this version', although it was number one in the States. So he listened to it, stopped the car, ran round the car five times, banged his head on the bumper and began leapin' about shouting 'It's great! It's great!'

Although, Announced, New Orleans, Numbers, San Francisco, Sun

It's the need for change that drives us to join forces with our brothers and sisters all around the world - but change is slow.

Brother, Change, Join, Needs, World

The basis of everything that I plugged into when I was younger was blues, and it always stayed with me.

Bases, Basis, Blues, Everything, Plugged, Stayed

On Memorial Day, I don't want to only remember the combatants. There were also those who came out of the trenches as writers and poets, who started preaching peace, men and women who have made this world a kinder place to live.

Day, Live, Memorial, Memorial Day, Men, World

Through it all, this wild life on and off the road , through Jordanian deserts , Spanish islands, German prisons, Caribbean tax scams, halls of fame,wine, women, and all the drugs under the sun - one constant companion has never abandoned me. My first true love : singing Its been the savior of many poor boy, and God I know I'm one

Boys, Life, Love, Singing, Wild Life, Wine

Have you seen 'American Idol' lately? I'm sure that some kids somewhere at this moment are thrashing themselves silly over what they call 'Rock n' Roll.

American, Kids, Lately, Rock, Rocks, Silly

Britain, and my hometown, will always be with me wherever I go and whatever I do - but I prefer to live in California.

Britain, California, Hometown, Prefer

I look upon The Animals, they were a great band initially, we left our mark, but thing was it was a band that couldn't live up to its name so I soldiered on. On one level, it was devastating for a while. On another level, maybe I should thank them for helping me make my own way in my own career.

Animal, Band, Careers, Initially, Level, Names

If you think that UFOs will come and save you, don't be fooled. The Nazis invented UFOs.

Come, Fooled, Nazi, Thinking, Ufo, Ufos

I may sing the same songs for over 40 years now but I always sing them in different ways in order to keep the excitement and passion alive.

Keep, Order, Passion, Sing, Song, Songs

I've got a great dislike of reunions. It's a little like trying to go back and relive the best parts of your life, but you can't do it. Nothing is ever the same.

Life, Littles, Parts, Reunion, Same, Trying

I don't think I've ever changed. I am only one person, it's just me. I'm confident and I'm quite happy with who I am, but it's my life and I'll be what I want.

Changed, Life, Think, Thinking, Want, Who I Am

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