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The lyrics of "A Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy" describe a man named Dan who is a huge fan of The Kinks. He engulfs himself in their music whenever he feels unhappy, "living in a rock 'n' roll fantasy". [6] The song also details when Ray Davies and his brother Dave were thinking of breaking up The Kinks. [6]
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.
"Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy" is a song by British rock band Bad Company. It was written by vocalist Paul Rodgers and released as the first single from the group's 1979's studio album, Desolation Angels. It is one of Bad Company's best-known songs and has become a staple of classic rock radio.
The Kinks. Ray Davies – vocals, guitar, piano, synthesizer; Dave Davies – backing vocals, lead guitar, lead vocals on "Trust Your Heart" Mick Avory – drums and percussion (except "Trust Your Heart", "A Rock & Roll Fantasy" and "Get Up") John Gosling – piano, organ, synthesizer
Lauded by rock critics, it hit No. 2 on the United Kingdom charts in June 1970, climbed as high as nine on the U.S. charts, and quickly became a concert favorite.
Known for focusing his lyrics on rock bands, English culture, nostalgia and social satire, he is often referred to as the "Godfather of Britpop", [3] though he disputes this title. [4] He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Kinks in 1990. After the dissolution of the Kinks in 1996, he embarked on a solo career.
Grammy-nominated drummer Danny Devillier lets adults unleash their inner rock stars at music camp in downtown Lafayette.
The "passivity" agreement FDIC wants BlackRock to sign is designed to assure bank regulators that the giant money manager will remain a "passive" owner of an FDIC-supervised bank and won’t exert ...