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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, South Tyneside. He is a self-taught musician and was a founding member of 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 "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.〔 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 1973 film ''O Lucky Man!'' as well as writing the score to the stage musical ''Andy Capp''. In addition, he has appeared as an actor in films and television productions.〔〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Allan Price film and TV appearances )〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Alan Price TV appearances )〕 ==Music== Price formed the Animals in 1962 and left the band in 1965 to form the Alan Price Set, with the line-up of Price, Clive Burrows (baritone saxophone), Steve Gregory (tenor saxophone), John Walters (trumpet), Peter Kirtley (guitar), Rod "Boots" Slade (bass) and "Little" Roy Mills (drums). In the same year, he appeared in the movie ''Dont Look Back'', which was filmed featuring Bob Dylan on tour in the UK.〔 During 1966, he enjoyed singles success with "I Put a Spell on You", which reached No. 9 in the UK singles chart, and "Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo", which reached No. 11 in the same chart. In 1967 the Randy Newman song "Simon Smith and His Amazing Dancing Bear", reached No. 4 in the chart as did his self-penned song, "The House That Jack Built". "Don't Stop the Carnival" followed in 1968 and rose to No. 13 in the UK singles charts. Price went on to host shows such as the musical ''Price To Play'' in the late 1960s, which featured Price performing and introducing the music of guests such as Fleetwood Mac and Jimi Hendrix. His second album, ''A Price on His Head'' (1967), featured seven songs by Randy Newman, who was virtually unknown at that time. In August 1967, he appeared with The Animals at the Hippie "Love-in", in the grounds of Woburn Abbey. A later association with Georgie Fame resulted in "Rosetta", which became a Top 20 hit (1971), reaching No. 11 in the UK Singles Chart.〔 An album followed, ''Fame and Price, Price and Fame Together''. During this period Price and Fame secured a regular slot on ''The Two Ronnies'' show produced by BBC Television also appearing on the'' Morecambe and Wise Show''.〔 He recorded the autobiographical album ''Between Today and Yesterday'' (1974) from which the single "Jarrow Song" was taken, returning Price to the UK singles chart at number 6.〔 Price participated in three reunions of The Animals between 1968 and 1984. In July 1983, The Animals started their last world tour. Price's solo performance of "O Lucky Man" was included in their set. In 1984, they broke up for the final time and the album ''Rip It To Shreds – Greatest Hits Live'' was released, comprising recordings from their concert at Wembley Stadium in London. Price recorded two albums with the Electric Blues Company featuring guitarist and vocalist Bobby Tench and keyboardist Zoot Money, the first ''Covers'' was recorded in 1994. ''A Gigster's Life for Me'' followed in 1996〔 〕 and was recorded as part of Sanctuary's ''Blues Masters Series''. Price has continued to perform regularly, compose new work and create musical arrangements. Touring the UK with his own band and others including the Manfreds, Maggie Bell〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Flying Music tours )〕 and Bobby Tench. In 2014 Price started a YouTube channel where he posts home videos of some of his solo work. In addition, Price performs with his band, mostly at his long-established monthly spot at The Bull's Head, Barnes, London. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Alan Price」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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