Eric Burdon Newcastle Tyne Theatre 2002 This was Eric’s first home town gig back in the Toon for around 20 years, and anticipation was very high. He was originally booked to play one night at the Tyne Theatre, which sold out very quickly and a second night was added. Marie and I went along to [...]
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21 May
Eric Burdon Newcastle 1976
Eric Burdon Newcastle 1976 Eric Burdon is a bit of a hero to me. His blues/soul voice is second to none, he has written some great songs (particularly in the late 60s, at the time of his hippy/San Francisco new-Animals phase), and he hails from the North East of England! I’ve seen him in concert [...]
14 Feb
The Animals reunion Newcastle 1983
The Animals reunion Newcastle 1983 The Animals reformed in the early 80s for a tour, and to record a new album. This was the original line up of Eric Burdon, Alan Price, Hilton Valentine, Chas Chandler and John Steele, augmented by a few other musicians including Zoot Money. The tour took in two North East [...]
9 Aug
Eric Burdon Newcastle Homecoming The Academy 8 August 2010
Eric Burdon Newcastle O2 Academy 8th August 2010 So Eric Burdon returned to his home town for a show some 8 years since his last appearance at the Tyne Theatre. Sadly Eric’s visits to the North East are few and far between. Support came from Ray Stubbs Amazing One Man Blues Band who I haven’t [...]
28 Jul
Eric Burdon at Maryport Blues Festival July 26 2009
Eric Burdon and the Animals Maryport Blues Festival July 26 2009 Marie and I went across to the Maryport Blues Festival on Sunday specially to see Eric Burdon and his new Animals. We hadn’t planned on going to Maryport this year, but when I heard that Eric Burdon had been added as a late replacement [...]
