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Hilton Valentine

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Hilton Valentine Guitarist founder member of The Animals 21 May 1943 - 29 January 2021 Born in North Shields. Recognised for composing one of the most famous rock intros of all time for the #1 hit House of the Rising Sun. Inductee Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 1994 & Hollywood's Rock Walk of Fame 2001. Paid homage to his roots in his song River Tyne & his album Skiffledog On Coburg St lived here 1944-1960

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