#music, Great British Bands, Chapter 19: The Kinks

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Now this was «the» band during the early 60’s, of course without counting The Beatles… But the sound of The Kinks, their guitar riffs, their powerful vocals and provocative lyrics, made them a force to reckon with in those days and beyond… They formed in Muswell Hill, London, in 1963 by the brothers Dave and Ray Davies… Their song «You Really Got Me» (1964) made it to the number one in the UK and hit the top 10 in the US… But the Kinks were not only about this proto-punk sound, like in «You Really Got Me» and «All Day and All of the Night«, they also delved into British Music Hall, folk, and country. They were influenced by many types of music and they influenced many that came after… Songs like «Lola» (1970), «Destroyer» and «Come Dancing» are prime examples of their sound and why I became a fan, at a very young age, and still am… The Kinks! Five singles in the Top 10 Billboard; Nine albums in the Top 40. In the UK they had 17 Top 20 singles and five Top 10 albums; Four Kinks albums certified Gold. The lads have sold over 50 million records worldwide. In 1990 the four original members were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2005 they were inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame. Quite a record. They disbanded in 1996. Efforts to reunite have been unsuccessful so far, but who knows. The power groups of the 60’s and 70’s are the only ones filling stadiums and arenas nowadays, so maybe…

Enjoy!

CHEERS

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  1. Avatar de gabychops gabychops dice:

    Thank you, Francesco, for Kinks, a wonderful and talented band! My foot keeps tapping why I was listening to their music!

    Joanna

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    1. Always loved that band! I am so glad you liked it Joanna. All the best and thanks so much!

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      1. Avatar de gabychops gabychops dice:

        You are more than welcome, Francesco!

        Joanna

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    1. Thank you Satyam!

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  2. I loved the Kinks too. I haven’t seen the video in about 40 years, but as I watched I remembered each scene. Great choice 😊 Maggie

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    1. Yes, it’s quite old but quite good. Thanks Maggie! All the best.

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  3. Un fuerte abrazo, Francisco. 🌷

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    1. Otro a ti Ivonne. Todavia estoy esperando tus respuestas a la entrevista…

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      1. Pero no recibí nada, a donde me mandaste las preguntas?
        Soy un desastre, pero en el correo no vi nada.
        Dime algo porfa.

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      2. Si al correo que me indicaste pero tranquila que te lo vuelvo a pasar mañana, no pasa nada.

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      3. Sí, por favor envíamelo.
        Un besito. 🥰

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      4. Con mucho gusto Ivonne, un abrazo.

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  4. Avatar de equipsblog equipsblog dice:

    Definitelyna wonderful group, Francisco m

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    1. No doubt Pat. Thank you!

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      1. Avatar de equipsblog equipsblog dice:

        Very welcome, Francisco.

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  5. I’m taking these guys with me wherever I decide to go. Love them.

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    1. Me too CB. Oy! We’ve good taste!

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