Hilton Valentine, founding guitarist in the Animals, dies aged 77

Singer Eric Burdon pays tribute to the North Shields born guitarist who ‘didn’t just play but lived’ the band’s classic The House of the Rising Sun

Hilton Valentine, founding guitarist of the 60s group the Animals, has died aged 77.

Valentine’s death was confirmed by the band’s label ABKCO Music, who wrote in a statement on Twitter on Saturdy night: “Our deepest sympathies go out to Hilton Valentine’s family and friends on his passing this morning, at the age of 77.”

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