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    Hilton Valentine, Founding Guitarist For The Animals, Dies At 77

    Valentine's ghostly and circular guitar riff on the song "House of the Rising Sun" helped make The Animals' 1964 recording of the folk staple one of the most evocative versions ever recorded.
    by Jason Slotkin Jan 31, 2021 2 minutes

    Hilton Valentine, the guitarist for British Invasion band The Animals known for his iconic guitar riff on the group's version of "House of the Rising Sun," has died at the age of 77.

    Abkco Music, The Animals' label, confirmed the musician died on Friday in a statement posted to its website.

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