Alan Price
Alan Price, born on April 19, 1942, in Fatfield, County Durham, England, is a renowned English musician, songwriter, and actor. A self-taught keyboardist, Price was educated at Jarrow Grammar School. He gained fame as the original keyboardist for the British rock band the Animals, which he co-founded in 1962. The band's rendition of "The House of the Rising Sun," featuring Price's distinctive organ playing, became an international hit.
Price left the Animals in 1965 due to personal and musical differences, including disputes over song royalties, and formed the Alan Price Set. With this group, he achieved success with hits like "Simon Smith and the Amazing Dancing Bear" and "The House That Jack Built." His collaboration with Georgie Fame yielded the Top 20 single "Rosetta" in 1971.
In addition to his music career, Price composed the soundtrack for Lindsay Anderson's film "O Lucky Man!" in 1973 and appeared in the film. He continued to work in film, television, and stage, composing music for various productions. Price was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 as a member of the Animals. Despite changes in the music industry, he has remained active, touring the UK and performing in various revues.
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