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Eric Burdon

English singer
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Eric Burdon

Summary

Eric Burdon is a human[1]. Born in Walker[2], he… he was born on May 11, 1941[3]. He worked as a singer[4], songwriter[5], and recording artist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.41% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,602 views/month, #4,107 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Eric Burdon was born in Walker[2].
  • Eric Burdon was born on May 11, 1941[3].
  • Eric Burdon was married to Marianna Proestou[8].
  • Eric Burdon held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • English was Eric Burdon's native language[10].
  • Eric Burdon worked as a singer[4].
  • Eric Burdon worked as a songwriter[5].
  • Eric Burdon's professions included recording artist[6].
  • Eric Burdon was a member of The Animals[11].
  • Eric Burdon was a member of Eric Burdon & the Animals[12].
  • Eric Burdon is recorded as male[13].
  • Eric Burdon's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Eric Burdon's genre is rock music[15].
  • Eric Burdon's genre is blues[16].
  • Eric Burdon's genre is blues rock[17].
  • Eric Burdon's genre is rhythm and blues[18].
  • Eric Burdon's genre is funk rock[19].
  • Eric Burdon's genre is psychedelic rock[20].
  • Eric Burdon's genre is hard rock[21].
  • Eric Burdon's genre is traditional heavy metal[22].
  • Eric Burdon's genre is Latin rock[23].
  • Eric Burdon's genre is jazz fusion[24].
  • Eric Burdon's genre is rock and roll[25].
  • Eric Burdon's record label is recorded as SPV GmbH[26].
  • Eric Burdon's record label is recorded as Columbia Records[27].

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Origins and Family

Eric Burdon's place of birth was Walker[2]. He was born on May 11, 1941[3]. English was his native language[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[4], songwriter[5], and recording artist[6].

Personal Life

Among Eric Burdon's spouses was Marianna Proestou[8].

Why It Matters

Eric Burdon ranks in the top 0.41% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,602 views/month, #4,107 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Eric Burdon born?

Born in Walker[2], Eric Burdon…

Who was Eric Burdon married to?

Eric Burdon's spouses include Marianna Proestou[8].

What did Eric Burdon do for work?

Eric Burdon worked as singer[4], songwriter[5], and recording artist[6].

Related Entities

Columbia Records Decca SPV GmbH The Animals The Doors United Kingdom

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Carnegie Hall linked open data. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . protothema.gr. protothema.gr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . filmportal.de. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → singer, songwriter, recording artist
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  2. 13d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Record label → —
    Member of → —
    Unmarried partner → Twinkle
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    + 34 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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