Sept. 4, 1964 | The Animals Arrive in America

Sept. 4, 1964 - Get the cages ready, folks. The Animals are invading.
The five Beatle-like Britons have been signed by Ed Sullivan to perform on his Sunday night variety hour over CBS Oct. 18 (8-9 p.m.).
The telecast will mark the singing group’s first T.V. appearance in the U.S. The quintet is composed of singer Eric Burdon, 22; lead guitarist Hilton Valentine, 21; organist Alan Price, 22; bass guitarist Chas Chandler, 22; and drummer John Steel, 20.

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