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Two lineups of the Kinks in 1965 (top) and 1970 (bottom). The Kinks are an English rock band from Muswell Hill, London. Formed in January 1963, the group originally comprised the Davies brothers Ray (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and Dave (lead guitar, vocals), Pete Quaife (bass, backing vocals), and Mick Avory (drums). Quaife left the band for five months from June to November 1966, during ...
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.
John Gosling, a former keyboard player for the Kinks, has died. He was 75. Gosling joined the Kinks in 1970 and stayed in the band until 1978. He appeared on 10 albums and embellished such hits as ...
British keyboardist, pianist and vocalist John Gosling, best known for his work with The Kinks, has died. He was 75.The iconic English rock band announced the news in a tribute post to Instagram ...
Michael Charles Avory (born 15 February 1944) is an English musician, best known as the longtime drummer and percussionist for the English rock band the Kinks.He joined them shortly after their formation in 1964 and remained with them until 1984, when he left amid creative friction with guitarist Dave Davies.
Shel Talmy, the music producer known for his collaborations with rockstar bands like The Who and The Kinks, has died.He was 87. According to a report from Sky News on Friday, Nov. 15, Talmy's ...
The Kinks' popularity faltered in 1985, and soon their records ceased to chart altogether. Mick Avory left the band after the Kinks' last album for Arista, Word of Mouth, mainly due to the growing animosity between him and Dave Davies. [17] Bob Henrit was brought in to take Avory's place. At the invitation of Ray Davies, Avory agreed to manage ...
The Kinks were among his first signings in early 1964. Talmy would go on to produce the band’s entire output up to the summer of 1967 including “You Really Got Me,” “Tired of Waiting ...