Emerging during the height of British rhythm and blues and Merseybeat, their breakthrough third single, the Ray Davies-penned "You Really Got Me" (1964), became an international hit, topping the charts …

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They are regarded as one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s. The Kinks' music drew from a wide range of influences, including American R&B and rock and roll initially and later...

Feb 19, 2026 · The Kinks, influential 1960s British Invasion band who infused their rhythm-and-blues beginnings with sharp social observation and the theatricality of the British music hall. Their best …

Mar 30, 2025 · Initially performing as The Ravens, the band evolved quickly after signing a record deal in 1964, adopting the name “The Kinks.” Their raw, energetic sound soon set them apart, blending …

There are mentions of The Kinks in this 2023 video of a Q&A from the world premiere of the Nicky Hopkins: Session Man film.

Oct 25, 2022 · The Kinks were an English rock band founded in 1963 by brothers Ray and Dave Davies in Muswell Hill, north London. They are regarded as one of the 1960s’ most influential rock bands.

Mar 23, 2026 · The Kinks co-founder and guitarist Dave Davies hit back at Moby after the US electronic musician said that he could no longer listen to the band’s 1970 hit Lola on the grounds that he found …

A biography, yes—but also a subtle case for reconsideration. The Kinks had the hits, the timing, and, briefly, the volume. What they didn’t always have was momentum—at least not the kind that sticks …

Throughout their long, varied career, the core of the Kinks remained Ray (b. June 21, 1944) and Dave Davies (b. February 3, 1947), who were born and raised in Muswell Hill, London. In their teens, the …