At the time that the Animals disbanded, there were a lot of rumors going around about Eric Burdon's rowdiness on the road and his use of alcohol and drugs, particularly LSD. There was a lot of dissension in the band. I don't think it would have been a very happy or creative environment for Justin, especially at the age of 19.

Too, Burdon moved to Los Angeles in the late '60s and really got into the psychedelic scene. I don't know that Justin would have made the move, since he didn't want to go when Mike Pinder relocated.

In short, Justin might have been hired, but I doubt he'd have stayed. Not a good fit for either Justin or the Animals.

Some things are just fated. Thank heaven!