Chas Chandler was one of the founding members of the Animals (actually he was playing bass with the Alan Price Combo when Eric Burdon joined and they changed their name to the Animals). His bass lines propelled their biggest hits, including "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" and "We Gotta Get Out of this Place." When the original Animals broke up in 1967, Chandler - who was known for his keen business acumen - put together three musicians, one American and two Londoners, who became the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Chandler died today at the age of 57. NPR's Michael Goldfarb has an appreciation. (3:00) (IN S
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