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Dave Davies & Mick Avory (Dutch TV, 1967) In July 1967, Dave Davies released his first solo single, "Death of a Clown", credited entirely under his name as the recording artist, though it was co-written by his brother. Previously, as a member of the Kinks, Dave Davies had only released his own compositions on B-sides and albums.
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)
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.
"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 ...
Kinks guitarist Dave Davies reflects on "Muswell Hillbillies" and "Everybody's in Showbiz" box set, following "Lola" and life with Ray Davies.
The Kinks' Ray Davies, left, and Dave Davies performing in 1973. (Michael Putland / Getty Images) The most misanthropic song he ever wrote: “ 20th Century Man ” (1971)
According to recent Kinks' releases that give full official performance credits of the track, group members Ray Davies (vocals and rhythm guitar), Dave Davies (lead guitar), Pete Quaife (bass) are joined by session men Bobby Graham (drums), and Arthur Greenslade (piano). [17] [18] Regular Kinks drummer Mick Avory plays the tambourine.
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 ...