The Kinks were a British rock band formed in London in 1963, led by brothers Ray and Dave Davies. They became one of the most influential groups of the British Invasion and rock history overall. Ray Davies' songwriting combined keen social observation with melodic brilliance, producing classics like 'You Really Got Me,' 'Waterloo Sunset,' 'Lola,' and 'Sunny Afternoon.' Dave Davies' distorted guitar on 'You Really Got Me' pioneered the sound that would become hard rock and heavy metal. The Kinks' quintessentially English perspective distinguished them from more blues-influenced contemporaries. Albums like 'The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society' are considered masterpieces of concept album craft. Their influence extends through punk, Britpop, and alternative rock, with countless artists acknowledging their debt to the Davies brothers' vision.
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THE KINKS Tired Of Waiting For You (Rare 1965 Japanese wide centred Pye label 7 vinyl single also including Too Much Monkey Business with the unique wrap-around picture insert printed with the lyrics for both songs inside. The insert displayssome light general wear and signs of age and the vinyl has just a few signs of play overall an excellent example LL-733-Y) Track Listing: A1
£139.00 used
RAY DAVIES Our Country: Americana Act II (2018 UK limited edition 19-track double vinyl LP the second release in his Americana series inspired by his journeys through America with The Kinks and the influences that shaped his long andillustrious career. Recorded at the legendary Konk Studios in London with The Jayhawks as his backing band and featuring Bill Shanley on guitar
£26.99 new
THE KINKS Are The Village Green Preservation Society (Very Rare 1968 UK first issue 15-track MONO vinyl LP on the powder blue Pye label simply an all time classic & a fan favourite in mono with Do You Remember Walter & People TakePictures Of Each Other standing out as particularly superior to their stereo mixes front laminated internal pocket gatefold picture sleeve NPL18233) See more info for condition details
£328.00 used
THE KINKS Dead End Street (1983 UK limited edition 20-track LP compilation complete with a bonus 10 vinyl EP featuring six previously unreleased songs both housed in a single pocket picture sleeve with the bonus disc in a plain die-cut cardsleeve. The sleeve is Excellent with very little shelf wear & the vinyl is Excellent to Near Mint with few signs of play KINK1) Track Listing: 1
£39.00 used