The Kinks are an English rock group categorized in the United States as a British Invasion band. The Kinks, formed in Muswell Hill by brothers Ray and Dave Davies in 1964, have been cited as one of the most important and influential rock bands of the British Invasion era. Their music spanned a wide range of genres, from hard rock and R&B; to a style of their own influenced by British Music hall, folk and country.
The Kinks first gained prominence...
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The Kinks are an English rock group categorized in the United States as a British Invasion band. The Kinks, formed in Muswell Hill by brothers Ray and Dave Davies in 1964, have been cited as one of the most important and influential rock bands of the British Invasion era. Their music spanned a wide range of genres, from hard rock and R&B; to a style of their own influenced by British Music hall, folk and country.
The Kinks first gained prominence in 1964 with their third single, the hit "You Really Got Me", written by Ray Davies. The band's name came from their "kinky" dress sense of leather capes and boots worn on stage. The group's original and best known line-up consisted of Ray Davies (lead vocals/rhythm guitar/keyboards), Dave Davies (lead guitar/vocals), Pete Quaife (backing vocals/bass guitar), and Mick Avory (drums and percussion).Following Quaife's departure in 1969,the band centred around the three remaining original members and frequently changing roster of bassists and...
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