Alan Price - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 19, 1942 |
|---|---|
| Age | 83 |
| Birthplace | Fatfield, County Durham, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Alan Price's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Original keyboardist of The Animals, solo artist, and composer of movie soundtracks. |
Intro
Alan Price is an English musician, best known as the original keyboardist for the rock band The Animals and for his subsequent solo career. He contributed significantly to the British Invasion era of the 1960s and achieved recognition both as a performer and composer.
Early Life & Background
Alan Price was born in Fatfield, County Durham, England. He developed an early interest in music, teaching himself to play the piano and organ. By his teens, he was already performing with local bands, setting the stage for his later career in rock and pop music.
Career Highlights
- Founding member and original keyboardist for The Animals, notably playing on their hit 'The House of the Rising Sun'.
- Left The Animals in 1965 to form The Alan Price Set, achieving UK chart success.
- Composed the soundtrack for the film 'O Lucky Man!' (1973), which won a BAFTA Award for Best Film Music.
- Maintained an active solo recording and touring career through the late 20th century.
Trivia
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Animals in 1994.
- His distinctive organ playing contributed to The Animals' unique sound during the British Invasion.
- Provided the score for several films and television projects beyond 'O Lucky Man!'.
- Known for his collaboration with director Lindsay Anderson.
FAQs
People also ask
Alan Price is 83 years old.
Alan Price was born the 19 April 1942.
Fatfield, County Durham, England.
On His Birth-Day
About April 19th, 1942, in brief:
- Historical events: The Majdan-Tatarski Ghetto was established in Lublin, Poland, during World War II as part of the Nazi regime's systematic persecution of Jews. This ghetto was one of many created to confine Jewish populations before deportation to concentration camps.
- Day of the week: April 19th, 1942 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: This Gun for Hire directed by Frank Tuttle
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