The Animals

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/the-animals

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the band formed?1962, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
2. What is the key musical style?Blues-infused rock, rhythm and blues, psychedelic rock
3. What kind of music did The Animals play when they first started?They played blues music from America, with strong guitar and drums, and the singer Eric Burdon sang with a powerful voice.
4. Why did The Animals become famous in the United States?Their song "The House of the Rising Sun" was turned into a hit that reached number one in both the UK and the US, making many people love their music.

British Invasion: A cultural phenomenon in the mid-1960s where British rock and pop music achieved mainstream popularity in the United States.
Rhythm and Blues (R&B): A genre of popular music originating in African American communities, characterized by a strong beat and soulful vocals, heavily influencing rock and roll.
Psychedelic Rock: A style of rock music characterized by experimental sounds, often influenced by psychedelic drugs and the counterculture movement of the 1960s.
Transatlantic Hit: A song that achieves significant commercial success and popularity in both the United Kingdom and the United States.