[crazycatlady]

I saw Eric Burdon at a very small venue in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle in the 90s. He was also on Coast to Coast one night, I think when Ian Punnett was hosting. Riveting show, for me, anyway.

Long John Baldry was an interesting guy. He was famous for being tall, among other things. When I was in London in 1980, I knocked myself out going to hear him in Putney. It was worth it. He was appearing at a similar place( well, actually, tougher) in Pioneer Square in Seattle probably about 15 years ago. He didnt look nearly as tall!

[Steve_Seattle]

The Animals 1983 reunion tour came to Bumbershoot, and it was one of the best live shows I ever saw. I also saw Burdon, with his own band, at an outdoor 4th of July concert on the Seattle waterfront in - I think - 1988, an election year. It was pouring down rain all day, and all I remember is Burdon saying, "Don't vote!"

I've seen him once or twice since then, and I really think he's slipped. But I was a HUGE fan of the original Animals.

[Steve_Seattle]

"I saw Eric Burdon at a very small venue in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle in the 90s."

I think I was at that same show; I know I saw him there, but he might have been there more than once. I think the place was called The Firehouse or The Ballard Firehouse.