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John Steel (born 4 February 1941) is an English musician who is the long-serving drummer for The Animals. Having served as the band's drummer at its inception in 1963, he is the only original bandmember playing in the current incarnation of The Animals.
Feb 4, 2023 · The current incarnation of The Animals features co-founder and drummer John Steel at the helm. They recently toured Australia, and Goldmine writer/guitarist Joe Matera — who was also the opening act for the band at their two Melbourne shows — sat down with Steel for an exclusive interview.
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Oct 22, 2022 · There’s some wonderful stories in Rock and Roll and getting to chat with John Steel of The Animals ahead of their Australian Tour is always a treat. Bands don’t come more influential than these guys and John still drums like a man half his age!
The Animals - from left, John Steel, Micky Gallagher, Danny Handley and Roberto Ruiz - are touring Australia in May. John Steel was in his early teens when rock and roll first came on the scene.
Jan 2, 2024 · Drummer John Steel first formed The Animals when he and Eric Burden met as art school dropouts. Now 60 years later John is still fulfilling the legacy. With This Legendary band set to play ...
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Mar 13, 2017 · John Steel is the only original member of The Animals, a classic British band influenced by rhythm and blues. He talks about the band's history, current line-up and upcoming tour in Australia and New Zealand.
The drummer in the original and best lineup of the Animals, John Steel played and recorded with the group until 1966, and has joined them for various live and studio reunion projects.
