The Animals

The Animals

Richard William Laws - Opera propria

Animals were a British rock band active from 1963 to 1983, known for blending rhythm and blues with rock and psychedelic influences. Emerging from the mid-1960s British music scene, the group became prominent figures in the British blues and mod movements. Their sound incorporated elements of blues rock and rhythm and blues, establishing them as key contributors to the UK rock landscape. The band remained influential throughout their two-decade career, drawing from American blues traditions while helping define the British rock sound of their era.