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The Animals were “one of the most important bands” in the British Invasion. Whilst The Beatles and Rolling Stones were the headliners, The Animals were the backbone of blues!
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With their legacy undeniable, New Zealand is in for a treat when original members John Steel and Mick Gallagher along with Danny Handley and Scott Whitely bring The Animals live experience performing all their greatest hits Live in concert this coming May 2017 Presented by Metropolis Touring.
“The band has changed, but the songs remain eternal” – The Independent
“The Animals earned their name thanks to their wild stage act. That was 50 years ago and they have calmed down since, but their music has lost none of its vigour” – Wales Online
The Animals had a staggering array of hits –
- The House Of The Rising Sun
- I’m Crying
- Boom Boom
- Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood
- Bring It On Home To Me
- We’ve Gotta Get Out Of This Place
- It’s My Life
- Inside Looking Out
- Don’t Bring Me Down
The Animals New Zealand Tour Dates
Wednesday 3rd May – CHRISTCHURCH Blue Smoke
Thursday 4th May – AUCKLAND The Tuning Fork
Pre Sale – Wednesday, 14th Dec – 9am to Thursday, 15th Dec – 5pm (local times) – where applicable
On Sale – Friday, 16th Dec – 9am (local times)
Tickets Via – http://www.metropolistouring.com/theanimals
Tickets Via – http://www.metropolistouring.com/theanimals
You can purchase “the complete Animals” on Triple Vinyl from Mighty Ape NZ.