Eric Burdon and the Animals May 4, 2008

One of the most important bands originating from England's R&B scene during the early '60s, the Animals were second only to the Rolling Stones in influence among R&B-based bands in the first wave of the British Invasion. Led by Eric Burdon, the Animals charted the hits 'Baby Let Me Take You Home,' 'House of the Rising Sun,' 'I'm Crying,' 'Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood' and 'We've Gotta Get Out of This Place.'