The Day the Kinks Played Their First Show
On Feb. 1, 1964, the Kinks made their official debut.
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That Time Ray Davies Was Shot in New Orleans
Like many British rockers of his generation, Ray Davies has a big crush on America.
Kinks’ Dave and Ray Davies Perform Together For First Time in Nearly 20 Years
It wasn't a Kinks reunion, but it was close.
36 Years Ago: The Kinks Begin Their Late-Career Comeback With ‘Low Budget’
For all their mid-to-late-‘60s success in England, it never got as good for the Kinks in the U.S. as it did when they released Low Budget in July 1979.
45 Years Ago: Ray Davies Flies Across the Atlantic – Twice! – to Re-Record Two Words in ‘Lola’
Ray Davies of the Kinks racked up an absurd number of frequent-flyer miles just to alter two lines in the band's 1970 hit single, 'Lola.'
50 Years Ago: Dave Davies Knocked Out by Bandmate During Kinks Show
Kinks drummer Mick Avory flattened guitarist Dave Davies in mid-concert in May 1965.
37 Years Ago: The Kinks Get Their Rock ‘n’ Roll Back on ‘Misfits’
The Kinks released 'Misfits' in May 1978.
Dave Davies Hoping for a Kinks Reunion ‘Before We Die’
At various points in 2013 and 2014, Ray and Dave Davies both expressed a hope that they'd find a way to get the Kinks back together in time for the band's 50th anniversary.
Dave Davies Accuses Brother Ray of ‘Lying’ About the Kinks’ ‘You Really Got Me’ Guitar Sound
Most Kinks fans have heard the story of how Ray Davies invented the Kinks' groundbreaking 'You Really Got Me' guitar sound by stabbing an amplifier with a knitting needle.
Ray Davies Says the Kinks ‘Wouldn’t Even Get on TV’ If They Were Just Starting Out Today
Video killed the radio star. Just ask Ray Davies, who's certain he'd never stand a chance if he were starting out with the Kinks in today's image-driven music marketplace.
Ray Davies Doubts There Will Be a Kinks Reunion
The Kinks' hoped-for 50th anniversary reunion seems to have hit a snag.
Kinks Announce Massive ‘Anthology 1964-1971′ Box Set
The Kinks' earliest career-making songs will be collected on an upcoming box set titled 'The Anthology 1964-1971.'