April 2012 Blog Posts (11)

One of the greatest experiences ever, to meet Eric.  Wish I could have had a discussion.  Does anyone know the name of the guitar player?  The guy was amazing.

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It was July 17, 1966 in Dallas, Tx, when I last met Eric. Linda, my date to the Animals concert, "disappeared" along with Connie, my friend, (Parker Snead 's), date. After the concert, we tracked them down to the Adolphus Hotel. We made it to the top floor suite where I was told that Linda was in Eric's bedroom! I met Eric when they came out…

Want to meet Eric before the show this Sat, 4/28?  Here's your chance!  It will take place right before the show at WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, OK.  Here are the rules:

1. Go to www.ericburdon.com.

2. Sign up for an account.

3. Go to the "Tours" tab and click on tonight's event page: …

Hi Eric and Eric fans! I went to the concert at Northern Quest Casino and it was fabulous!!  I loved the order and choice of songs, especially the medly when the drum solo turned in into "we've got to get out of this place"...Wish the crowd was a little bit more lively, though.  I know I was up clapping and dancing!  But Eric really has a great voice as always, and is very entertaining and funny at times!! Still playing that cow bell,  LOVE IT!!  I did get to meet the drummer in the casino…

A farewell to Levon Helm, a Canadian, who saw more in music from south of the border than most people who live south of the border. A fantastic singer who played drums at the same time. To have that combination -- a singer drummer --was very rare in the world. Performing with The Band, he helped create the most authentic, modern day interpretation of American history, dating back to the 1860s. They had one of the most incredible historical songs that has been…

Eric Burdon: Bruce Springsteen’s biggest influence keeps The Animals and British Invasion flame burning brightly

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Q: The Animals were formed in 1962, which means this marks the 50th anniversary of the band. What’s your fondest memory of those early years and what was The Animals’ first public performance?

A: 1962,…

Eric will be holding ANOTHER special Meet & Greet this Saturday, 4/21! It will take place right before the show at Little River Casino Resort in Manistee, MI. If you would like to meet Eric, here are the rules:



1. Go to www.ericburdon.com.

2. Sign up for an account.

3. Go to the "Tours" tab and click on tonight's…

Eric will be holding a special Meet & Greet for 4 lucky individuals tonight before the show. If you would like to meet Eric, here's how you can:



2. Sign up for an account on www.ericburdon.com.

3. Go to the "Tours" tab and click on tonight's event page: Northern Quest Resort & Casino.

4. Click RSVP to say that you'll be attending this show.

5. At 5:30pm PST, check your inbox…

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Music legend Eric Burdon is a piece of rock history.

Eric Burdon with Paul Cashmere at SXSW. photo by Ros O'Gorman

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I programmed my first top 40 radio station in 67,with racy edge soul music artists and syrupy white bread groups.. The Beatles had already appeared with some bubble gum tunes,and I was beginning to wonder if the so called British invasion was a non event.But not to worry,things were about to change.All of a sudden it was the Animals and other out of country groups cranking out socially relevant cutting edge records that would soon take rock and roll to another level.

These groups…