Alan Price

“I left The Animals because I was frightened of flying. I was also going through a nervous breakdown at the time.”

“The House of the Rising Sun was a traditional song that we rearranged. It was a one-take wonder.”

“We were just five lads from Newcastle who loved the blues. We never expected the success we had.”

“I'm a survivor. I'm a Geordie. We're a tough breed.”

“Being on the road is a young man's game. I enjoy a quieter life now.”

“I don't regret leaving the band. It was the right decision for me at that time.”

“The music business has changed so much. It's all about marketing now, not just the music.”

“I still love playing the piano. It's always been my first love.”

“It was a dark and dirty town but it was a musical town. The noise of Tyneside was industrial noise... It was a place of character.”