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David Russell Gordon Davies (/ ˈ d eɪ v iː z / DAY-veez; [1] [a] born 3 February 1947) is an English guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was the lead guitarist and backing vocalist for the English rock band the Kinks, led by his older brother (and principal writer and singer) Ray.
The Kinks were an English rock band formed in London in 1963 by brothers Ray and Dave Davies.They are regarded as one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s. [3] [4] The band emerged during the height of British rhythm and blues and Merseybeat, and were briefly part of the British Invasion of the United States until their touring ban in 1965.
"I'm Not Like Everybody Else" is a song written by Ray Davies and first recorded by the Kinks in 1966 and released that year as the B-side of "Sunny Afternoon". The lead vocal is sung by Dave Davies, with occasional parts vocalized by his brother Ray, the band's usual lead singer. The song is a defiant anthem of non-conformity.
The Kinks, from left, Dave Davies, Pete Quaife, Mick Avory, and Ray Davies, performing at BBC Television Centre in 1965. (Photo: David Redfern/Redferns) (David Redfern via Getty Images)
Kinks guitarist Dave Davies reflects on "Muswell Hillbillies" and "Everybody's in Showbiz" box set, following "Lola" and life with Ray Davies.
"Death of a Clown" is a song by Dave Davies, lead guitarist of British rock band the Kinks, which was released as his debut solo single in 1967. The song was co-written with his brother Ray Davies , who contributed the 5-bar "La la la" hook; Ray's first wife, Rasa, sings this phrase as well as descant in the second verse, while Ray himself ...
The road to reunion for the Kinks has been fraught with in-fighting and bitter sibling rivalry, but despite it all the band has made its way back in the recording studio. Dave Davies confirmed to ...
"Strangers" is a song written by Dave Davies and performed by British rock group the Kinks.It was released in November 1970 on the Kinks' LP record album Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One, which is best known for producing the hit single "Lola".