This ensemble lasted until 1969, going through several line-up changes, and changing the name from Eric Burdon and the Animals to Eric Burdon and the New Animals.
Burdon is claimed by some to be the Eggman from The Beatles song «I Am The Walrus». The reason for this is that Burdon was known as Eggs to his friends, originating from his fondness for breaking eggs over naked girls. Burdons biography mentions such an affair taking place in the presence of John Lennon, who shouted «Go on, go get it, Eggman …»