Eric Burdon Quotes

A collection of quotes by Eric Burdon.

Eric Burdon is a renowned English singer, songwriter, and actor, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band The Animals. He was born on May 11, 1941, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Burdon rose to fame in the 1960s as a prominent figure of the British Invasion. His powerful and soulful voice gained immense popularity and earned him a place among the greatest rock vocalists of all time.

In 1963, Burdon joined The Animals, a band known for their bluesy and rhythm-driven sound. Together, they achieved worldwide success with hits like "House of the Rising Sun," "We Gotta Get Out of This Place," and "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood." The band's energetic performances and Burdon's distinct voice made them a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.

After The Animals disbanded in 1969, Burdon embarked on a successful solo career and formed a band called Eric Burdon and War. This collaboration yielded hit songs like "Spill the Wine" and "Tobacco Road." Burdon continued to explore various musical genres, incorporating elements of funk, soul, and R&B into his music.

Throughout his career, Eric Burdon has received numerous accolades for his contributions to rock music. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Animals in 1994. Burdon's powerful voice, charismatic stage presence, and enduring musical legacy have solidified his position as one of the greatest rock vocalists in history.

Inside each of us, there is the seed of both good and evil.

Inside each of us, there is the seed of both good and evil. It's a constant struggle as to which one will win. And one cannot exist without the other.

Eric Burdon

Good Evil Struggle Win Good And Evil

I always wanted to be a Californian. In my wildest dreams, I

I always wanted to be a Californian. In my wildest dreams, I always liked California - it's the place where oranges grows on trees! Fruit just falls off the trees.

Eric Burdon

Dreams

On Memorial Day, I don't want to only remember the combatant

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.

Eric Burdon

Peace

I was in college, and very disappointed. I majored in commer

I was in college, and very disappointed. I majored in commercial art and interior design for three or four years. At that time, it seemed the thing I really wanted to do, production design, just wasn't available in the U.K., so I turned to music.

Eric Burdon

Design

You've got to create a dream. You've got to uphold the dream

You've got to create a dream. You've got to uphold the dream. If you can't, go back to the factory or go back to the desk.

Eric Burdon

Dreams