New Dave Davies MusicNew Dave Davies MusicWe're getting new music from the Davies family – but its not a Kinks reunion. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Who Started It?Who Started It?It’s been speculated that, in their heart of hearts, every rock star is an attention-seeker. If it’s true, you could easily multiply the effect several times over for Ray and Dave Davies of the Kinks.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Dean Ween on ‘Dickey Betts,’ a Kinks Reunion and Creating ‘Original Classic Rock': Exclusive InterviewDean Ween on ‘Dickey Betts,’ a Kinks Reunion and Creating ‘Original Classic Rock': Exclusive InterviewDean Ween talks about paying tribute to Dickey Betts, why the Kinks should get back together, and what he'd do if a bandmate slept with his wife. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Dave Davies Again Sets the Record Straight on the ‘You Really Got Me’ Guitar ToneDave Davies Again Sets the Record Straight on the ‘You Really Got Me’ Guitar ToneDave Davies took exception to an article that claimed a fight with his brother led to the distorted guitar tone on the Kinks' first hit.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Kinks Classic Appears in New Mattress CommercialKinks Classic Appears in New Mattress CommercialAdvertisers have hit on one simple trick: The impact of a great song, whether it's well-known or obscure, will turn heads.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
When the Kinks Rush-Released Their Second Album, ‘Kinda Kinks’When the Kinks Rush-Released Their Second Album, ‘Kinda Kinks’Nobody was really happy with way things turned out, not even Ray Davies.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Top 10 Dave Davies Kinks RiffsTop 10 Dave Davies Kinks RiffsOthers get more props for their contributions to rock's legacy, but the Kinks' guitarist started a revolution.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
The Day the Kinks Played Their First ShowThe Day the Kinks Played Their First ShowThis was the first time Ray and Dave Davies took the stage with Mick Avory and Pete Quaife after ditching their earlier moniker, the Ravens.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
When Ray Davies Was Shot in the Leg in New OrleansWhen Ray Davies Was Shot in the Leg in New OrleansLike many British rockers of his generation, the Kinks frontman has a big crush on America. Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
Ray Davies to Be KnightedRay Davies to Be KnightedThe Kinks' frontman was named on Queen Elizabeth II's New Year Honours List.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Kinks Davies Bros. PerformKinks Davies Bros. PerformIt wasn't a Kinks reunion, but it was close. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
How the Kinks’ ‘Low Budget’ Became Their Biggest U.S. LPHow the Kinks’ ‘Low Budget’ Became Their Biggest U.S. LPFor all the band's ‘60s successes in England, they didn't hit their U.S. chart peak until 1979.Corbin ReiffCorbin Reiff