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“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.”

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Eric Burdon, born on May 11, 1941, is a British singer-songwriter. He began his musical career in the 1960s, gaining fame as the lead vocalist for The Animals. Burdon is celebrated for his distinctive voice and emotive singing style, with hits like 'House of the Rising Sun' and 'We Gotta Get Out of This Place' becoming rock classics. more

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