"I use any excuse I can to utilize the Bo Diddley 'bilongo beat.' I just like to be at that particular place that Bo Diddley created, which has its roots in Africa. I was invited to his funeral ceremony and after hero-worshipping the guy for years, I never had the chance to meet him face-to-face, until he was lying in his coffin. As my wife and I stood looking down at Bo, in his state of grace, I was thinking to myself, 'I'll bet he's lying there listening to…
In case you missed Eric's interview with Don Lemon CNN at the legendary Apollo Theater last weekend, click here to watch the interview: http://bit.ly/11dOKwY 2nd video here: http://bit.ly/11mMkjX
In case you missed CNN Newsroom with Don Lemon CNN last night, click here to watch the interview: http://bit.ly/11dOKwY
2nd video here: http://bit.ly/11mMkjX
[Team Eric]
Eric Burdon is the featured 'Tracks Of My Years' guest on Ken Bruce's show on BBC Radio 2 all week! Click HERE to listen now!
June 2, 2013
To all Eric Burdon fans!!
Tune in today on CNN Newsroom!!!!
Don't miss Eric Burdon’s interview with Don Lemon at the Apollo Theater in NY that is scheduled to run today in two parts --
One at 6:50PM and the other one at 7:50PM.
BO DIDDLEY SPECIAL
"It's been 5 years since we lost one of the true originals and one of my all-time heroes, the great Bo Diddley.
We were two ships in the night but we never did actually meet eye to eye, until the day he was laid to rest. We sent messages to each other throughout the years, often through songs. This song is my final message to the man. I hope you receive this in the spirit in which it was recorded."
Eric Burdon
April 18, 2013
Click here to enjoy an interesting review/ interview from American Blues Scene.
Eric Burdon is American Songwriter Magazine's "Writer of the Week"--check out the interview HERE.
March 26, 2013
Eric Burdon Signs 'Breathless' Book Deal with Alfred Music and ABKCO Music & Records.
Left to right: Nat Gunod, Link Harnsberger, Ron Manus, Ted Engelbart, Eric Burdon, Antonio Ferranti, Rich Lackowski, Alisa Coleman, and Carol Cuellar at the 2013 NAMM show.
March 4, 2013
Announcing...Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland, Oregon on July 5th! Click the link below for more information and to buy tickets!
Tune into ROCKLINE Radio TONIGHT at 8:30 pm PST (11:30 pm EST)! Eric will be joining host Bob Coburn and taking your calls at 1-800-344-ROCK (7625)! To find a station near your or to stream the show live, head over to www.rocklineradio.com
February 16, 2013
Eric will be at a signing and meet and greet, February 21st at 6pm at Silver Platters - Queen Anne Store in Seattle. Don't miss it West Coast!
Every week, Rich Terfry looks back in our Rear-view Mirror at a great song from the good ol’ days. This week, The Animals with "We Gotta Get Out of This Place. Click Here for more info on The Animals on CBC—The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Eric is so excited that the premiere of "Black Dog" was featured in Rolling Stone and "Out Of My Mind" in Paste Magazine!
RIP Rory Gallagher - 2 March 1948 – 14 June 1995) I want to plant a star on the sky One you can find at the end of the night I want to climb a ladder to space And leave without trace 'Cause…Continue
Our Youth passed!I heard Eric when I was yong!"The House of the rising sun"We did'nt understand englisch words of the song, but we were crazy about the musikContinue
So here's the situation. You're sent into exile and your Eric Burdon collection is confiscated except that, as a gesture of mercy, you're allowed to bring 5 and only 5 Eric Burdon tunes with you.…Continue