Kinks Frontman Ray Davies Has Been KnightedKinks Frontman Ray Davies Has Been Knighted“It lasted three minutes and it went very well,” the typically dry-witted Ray Davies says, “and I said goodbye and went home.”Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
The Kinks Brothers’ Feud: Who Started It?The Kinks Brothers’ Feud: Who Started It?It’s been speculated that, in their heart of hearts, every rock star is an attention-seeker. If it’s true, you could easily multiply the effect several times over for Ray and Dave Davies of the Kinks.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Dean Ween on ‘Dickey Betts,’ a Kinks Reunion and Creating ‘Original Classic Rock': Exclusive InterviewDean Ween on ‘Dickey Betts,’ a Kinks Reunion and Creating ‘Original Classic Rock': Exclusive InterviewDean Ween talks about paying tribute to Dickey Betts, why the Kinks should get back together, and what he'd do if a bandmate slept with his wife. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
How the Kinks Went Big With ‘Give the People What They Want’How the Kinks Went Big With ‘Give the People What They Want’Suddenly they'd become rough-edged, arena-ready and radio-friendly rockers.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
Dave Davies Again Sets the Record Straight on the ‘You Really Got Me’ Guitar ToneDave Davies Again Sets the Record Straight on the ‘You Really Got Me’ Guitar ToneDave Davies took exception to an article that claimed a fight with his brother led to the distorted guitar tone on the Kinks' first hit.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
The Day the Kinks Played Their First ShowThe Day the Kinks Played Their First ShowThis was the first time Ray and Dave Davies took the stage with Mick Avory and Pete Quaife after ditching their earlier moniker, the Ravens.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
When Ray Davies Was Shot in the Leg in New OrleansWhen Ray Davies Was Shot in the Leg in New OrleansLike many British rockers of his generation, the Kinks frontman has a big crush on America. Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
Kinks’ Dave and Ray Davies Perform Together For First Time in Nearly 20 YearsKinks’ Dave and Ray Davies Perform Together For First Time in Nearly 20 YearsIt wasn't a Kinks reunion, but it was close. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Why Ray Davies Flew Across the Atlantic to Re-Record Two Words in ‘Lola’Why Ray Davies Flew Across the Atlantic to Re-Record Two Words in ‘Lola’It became a massive worldwide hit, seeing the upper reaches of the European charts and breaking the Top 10 in the U.S.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
When the Kinks Returned to Rock ‘n’ Roll on ‘Misfits’When the Kinks Returned to Rock ‘n’ Roll on ‘Misfits’Their string of albums in the first half of the decade was steady and, for the most part, forgettable. Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci