The Kinks were an English rock band formed in Muswell Hill, North London, by brothers Ray and Dave Davies in 1964. Categorized in the United States as a British Invasion band, The Kinks are recognized as one of the most important and influential rock acts of the era. Their music was influenced by a wide range of genres, including rhythm and blues, British music hall, folk, and country. Ray Davies (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and Dave Davies (lead guitar, vocals) remained members throughout the group's 32-year run. Original members Pete Quaife (bass guitar, vocals) and Mick Avory (drums and percussion) were replaced by John Dalton in 1969 and Bob Henrit in 1984, respectively. Dalton was in turn replaced by Jim Rodford in 1978. Keyboardist Nicky Hopkins accompanied the band during studio sessions in the mid-1960s. Later, various keyboardists, including John Gosling and Ian Gibbons, were full-time members.

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1	A Well Respected Man
2	All Day And All Of The Night
3	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
4	You Really Got Me
5	Set Me Free
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8	Sunny Afternoon
9	Catch Me Now I'm Falling
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Ray Davies Wants The Kinks To Reform

Ray Davies has revealed that he wants The Kinks to reform. The singer has said that the band are ready for a reunion any time soon.   Read more 

Ray Davies: Mumford & Sons Remind Me Of The Kinks

The Kinks' Ray Davies has said Mumford & Sons remind him of his former band. The two acts have collaborated on Davies' new album 'See My Friends', which re-works a number of The Kinks' most famous hits.  Read more 

Ray Davies Teams Up With Metallica, Bruce Springsteen For New Kinks Album

Ray Davies has re-recorded several Kinks songs with the likes of Metallica and Bruce Springsteen for a new collaboration album. The LP, entitled 'See My Friends', is released on November 1 and also includes Bon Jovi, Mumford & Sons and Smashing Pumpkins.  Read more 

Kinks' Ray Davies To Write Album With Razorlight, Snow Patrol And Chuck Berry

The Kinks' frontman Ray Davies has said he is hoping to write an album with Razorlight's Johnny Borrell and members of Snow Patrol. The collaborative album would also feature Chuck Berry and a host of unknown artists, the singer told the BBC.  Read more 

Ray Davies Rules Out 'Nostalgic' Kinks Reunion

The Kinks frontman Ray Davies has said he has no intention of reforming the band for “nostalgic reasons”. But Davies said the band, who formed in the 1960s, are "three quarters of the way" towards recording new material.  Read more 

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