Members
Mick Avoryoriginal · 1964–1984
Nicky Hopkinsadditional · 1964–1969
Dave Daviesoriginal · 1964–1996
Pete Quaifeoriginal · 1964–1966
Ray Daviesoriginal · 1964–1996- John Dalton1966–1966
- Pete Quaife1966–1969
- John Dalton1969–1976
- John Gosling1970–1978
- Andy Pyle1976–1978
- Gordon John Edwards1978–1978
- Jim Rodford1978–1996
- John Dalton1978–1978
- Ian Gibbons1979–1989
- Bob Henrit1984–1996
- Mark Haley1989–1993
- Ian Gibbons1993–1996
- John Beecham
The Kinks were a British rock band active from 1964 to 1996, known for their influential sound and style.
The Kinks were formed in 1964, during the height of the British Invasion.
Their breakthrough hit, "You Really Got Me," became an international sensation, topping charts in the UK and reaching the US Top 10.
Biography
Formation
The Kinks were formed in 1964 in London, England, by brothers Ray and Dave Davies, alongside Pete Quaife and Mick Avory. The band emerged during the British rhythm and blues and Merseybeat boom, quickly gaining attention with their hit single "You Really Got Me," which topped the UK charts and reached the Top 10 in the US. Their early sound was characterized by a blend of rock and blues, with Dave Davies' innovative guitar work setting them apart from their contemporaries.
Key Releases and Lineup Changes
Throughout their career, The Kinks released a series of influential albums, including "Kinks," "Kinda Kinks," and "The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society." The lineup saw changes over the years, with original members Pete Quaife and Mick Avory departing in the late 1960s and 1980s, respectively. Despite these changes, Ray and Dave Davies remained the core of the band, continuing to produce music until their disbandment in 1996. The Kinks' sound evolved over the years, incorporating elements of rock opera and power pop, solidifying their legacy in rock music.
Legacy
The Kinks are celebrated as one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s and 1970s, credited with shaping the sound of punk rock and heavy metal. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and have been recognized for their contributions to music, with many artists citing them as a significant influence. Their innovative approach to songwriting and performance has left a lasting impact on generations of musicians, ensuring their place in music history.
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Discography
Phobia1993
- 1.Opening0:38
- 2.Wall of Fire5:02
- 3.Drift Away5:05
- 4.Still Searching4:52
- 5.Phobia5:16
- 6.Only a Dream5:04
- 7.Don't4:36
- 8.Babies4:48
- 9.Over the Edge4:20
- 10.Surviving6:00
- 11.It's Alright (Don't Think About It)3:34
- 12.The Informer4:03
- 13.Hatred (A Duet)6:07
- 14.Somebody Stole My Car4:04
- 15.Close to the Wire4:02
- 16.Scattered4:11
- 17.Did Ya4:33
UK Jive1989
- 1.Aggravation6:12
- 2.How Do I Get Close5:08
- 3.UK Jive3:52
- 4.Now and Then3:34
- 5.What Are We Doing3:41
- 6.Entertainment4:23
- 7.War Is Over3:44
- 8.Down All the Days (Till 1992)5:02
- 9.Loony Balloon5:07
- 10.Dear Margaret3:30
- 11.Bright Lights3:29
- 12.Perfect Strangers4:27
Think Visual1986
- 1.Working at the Factory3:01
- 2.Lost and Found5:19
- 3.Repetition4:07
- 4.Welcome to Sleazy Town3:50
- 5.The Video Shop5:15
- 6.Rock 'n' Roll Cities3:44
- 7.How Are You4:29
- 8.Think Visual3:13
- 9.Natural Gift3:45
- 10.Killing Time4:02
- 11.When You Were a Child3:40
Word of Mouth1984
- 1.Do It Again4:09
- 2.Word of Mouth3:48
- 3.Good Day4:36
- 4.Living on a Thin Line4:10
- 5.Sold Me Out3:42
- 6.Massive Reductions3:13
- 7.Guilty4:14
- 8.Too Hot4:07
- 9.Missing Persons2:53
- 10.Summer's Gone3:54
- 11.Going Solo3:19
State of Confusion1983
- 1.State of Confusion3:43
- 2.Definite Maybe4:22
- 3.Labour of Love3:56
- 4.Come Dancing3:56
- 5.Property4:21
- 6.Don’t Forget to Dance4:39
- 7.Young Conservatives4:01
- 8.Heart of Gold4:03
- 9.Clichés of the World (B Movie)4:53
- 10.Bernadette3:28
Give the People What They Want1981
- 1.Around the Dial4:48
- 2.Give the People What They Want3:43
- 3.Killers Eyes4:36
- 4.Predictable3:20
- 5.Add It Up3:12
- 6.Destroyer3:44
- 7.Yo‐Yo4:09
- 8.Back to Front3:18
- 9.Art Lover3:31
- 10.A Little Bit of Abuse3:45
- 11.Better Things2:44
Low Budget1979
- 1.Attitude3:47
- 2.Catch Me Now I’m Falling5:59
- 3.Pressure2:27
- 4.National Health4:03
- 5.(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman3:21
- 6.Low Budget3:48
- 7.In a Space3:44
- 8.Little Bit of Emotion4:51
- 9.A Gallon of Gas2:43
- 10.Misery2:56
- 11.Moving Pictures3:44
Misfits1978
- 1.Misfits4:44
- 2.Hay Fever3:23
- 3.Live Life3:13
- 4.A Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy5:02
- 5.In a Foreign Land3:05
- 6.Permanent Waves3:50
- 7.Black Messiah3:27
- 8.Out of the Wardrobe3:39
- 9.Trust Your Heart4:13
- 10.Get Up3:21
Sleepwalker1977
- 1.Life on the Road5:01
- 2.Mr. Big Man3:45
- 3.Sleepwalker3:20
- 4.Brother5:29
- 5.Juke Box Music5:31
- 6.Sleepless Night3:14
- 7.Stormy Sky3:57
- 8.Full Moon3:51
- 9.Life Goes On5:01
Schoolboys in Disgrace1975
- 1.Schooldays3:35
- 2.Jack the Idiot Dunce3:23
- 3.Education7:10
- 4.The First Time We Fall in Love4:04
- 5.I’m in Disgrace3:24
- 6.Headmaster4:05
- 7.The Hard Way2:39
- 8.The Last Assembly2:49
- 9.No More Looking Back4:30
- 10.Finale1:03
Soap Opera1975
- 1.Everybody’s a Star (Starmaker)2:57
- 2.Ordinary People3:50
- 3.Rush Hour Blues4:29
- 4.Nine to Five1:48
- 5.When Work Is Over2:06
- 6.Have Another Drink2:44
- 7.Underneath the Neon Sign3:56
- 8.Holiday Romance3:12
- 9.You Make It All Worthwhile3:50
- 10.Ducks on the Wall3:23
- 11.(A) Face in the Crowd2:18
- 12.You Can’t Stop the Music3:12
Preservation Act 21974
- 1.Announcement0:42
- 2.Introduction to Solution2:43
- 3.When a Solution Comes3:40
- 4.Money Talks3:44
- 5.Announcement0:55
- 6.Shepherds of the Nation4:19
- 7.Nothing Lasts Forever3:42
- 8.Announcement0:20
- 9.Artificial Man5:29
- 10.Scraphead City3:16
- 11.Announcement1:05
- 12.Salvation Road3:19
- 13.Scum of the Earth2:45
- 14.Second‐Hand Car Spiv4:01
- 15.He’s Evil4:24
- 16.Mirror of Love3:27
- 17.Announcement0:38
- 18.Nobody Gives6:33
- 19.Oh Where Oh Where Is Love?3:40
- 20.Flash’s Dream (The Final Elbow)4:17
- 21.Flash’s Confession4:06
Preservation Act 11973
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Everybody’s in Show‐Biz1972
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Muswell Hillbillies1971
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Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One1970
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Arthur (or The Decline and Fall of the British Empire)1969
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The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society1968
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Something Else by The Kinks1967
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Face to Face1966
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Kinda Kinks1965
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Kinks‐Size1965
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The Kink Kontroversy1965
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Kinkdom1965
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Kinks1964
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Also known as: Kinks, Muswell Ravens, The Bollweevils, The Boll‐Weevils, The Ravens
The Kinks were an English rock band formed in London in 1962. The band's original line-up comprised brothers Ray Davies and Dave Davies, Pete Quaife (bass), and Mick Avory. 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 in the United Kingdom and reaching the Top 10 in the United States. Other early hits included "All Day and All of the Night" (1964), "Tired of Waiting for You", "Set Me Free", "See My Friends", and "Till the End of the Day". They were part of the British Invasion of America until several problems during their 1965 American tour led to them being banned from touring there for several years.
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