Ray Davies Didn’t Want the Kinks to Release ‘Waterloo Sunset’Ray Davies Didn’t Want the Kinks to Release ‘Waterloo Sunset’Songwriter originally wanted to keep 1967 classic for his family.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Ray and Dave Davies Writing Songs Together for ‘Project Kinks’Ray and Dave Davies Writing Songs Together for ‘Project Kinks’The brothers have collaborated on "a few songs," with plans to bring further musicians on board soon. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Hear Chrissie Hynde Cover the Kinks’ ‘No Return’ for New AlbumHear Chrissie Hynde Cover the Kinks’ ‘No Return’ for New AlbumThe Pretenders frontwoman delivers a jazzy rendition of the veteran band's 1967 cut on upcoming solo LP.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Kinks Keyboardist Ian Gibbons Dead at 67Kinks Keyboardist Ian Gibbons Dead at 67Former bandmates remember him as "a good friend and great musician."Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
The Kinks Look to the Past in Hopes of Completing Reunion LPThe Kinks Look to the Past in Hopes of Completing Reunion LPThis on-again, off-again reunion could produce the band's first new album since 1994's 'To the Bone.'Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
The Kinks, ‘The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society: 50th Anniversary Edition': Album ReviewThe Kinks, ‘The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society: 50th Anniversary Edition': Album ReviewMarking the golden anniversary of this masterpiece with a box set featuring singles, outtakes and alternate versions.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
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
Why Ray Davies Flew Across the Atlantic to Re-Record Two Words in ‘Lola’Why Ray Davies Flew Across the Atlantic to Re-Record Two Words in ‘Lola’It became a massive worldwide hit, seeing the upper reaches of the European charts and breaking the Top 10 in the U.S.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Why the Kinks’ Dave Davies Was Knocked Out by Bandmate OnstageWhy the Kinks’ Dave Davies Was Knocked Out by Bandmate OnstageThey had performed just two songs at Cardiff’s Capital Theatre when a fight erupted.Ken KelleyKen Kelley
When the Kinks Returned to Rock ‘n’ Roll on ‘Misfits’When the Kinks Returned to Rock ‘n’ Roll on ‘Misfits’Their string of albums in the first half of the decade was steady and, for the most part, forgettable. Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci