Alan Price
Known for SoundBorn 1942-04-19Fatfield, Washington, United Kingdom
Alan Price (born 19 April 1942) is an English musician, best known as the original keyboardist for the British band the Animals and for his subsequent solo work.
Price was born in Fatfield, Washington, County Durham, and was educated at Jarrow Grammar School, County Durham. He is a self-taught musician and was a founding member of the Tyneside group "The Alan Price Rhythm and Blues Combo", which was later renamed the Animals. His organ-playing on songs by the Animals, such as "The House of the Rising Sun", "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" and "Bring It On Home to Me" was a key element in the group's success.
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After leaving the Animals, Price went on to have success on his own with his own band the Alan Price Set and later with Georgie Fame. He introduced the songs of Randy Newman to a wider audience. Later, he appeared on his own television show as well as achieving success with film scores, including winning critical acclaim for his musical contribution to the film O Lucky Man! (1973) as well as writing the score to the stage musical Andy Capp. Price has also acted in films and television productions.
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Known for
O Lucky Man!
1973 · as Alan Price
Bob Dylan – Don't Look Back
1967 · as Self
Pop Gear
1965 · as Self
Alfie Darling
1975 · as Alfie Elkins
My Generation: The Animals
1995 · as Self
65 Revisited
2007 · as Self (archive footage)
Eric Burdon: Rock 'n' Roll Animal
2019 · as Self (Archive Footage)
Is That All There Is?
1992 · as Self
O Lucky Man! Innovations in Entertainment
1973 · as Himself
60s Legends in Concert
as Self
Alan Price: Between Today and Yesterday
1974 · as Alan Price [Self]