The Kinks are an English rock band formed in Muswell Hill, North London, in 1964 by brothers [url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/58132-Ray-Davies]Ray[/url] and [a267809], [a420236] and [a441506]. During their existence they have played different styles of rock ('n' roll) music. Pete Quaife left The Kinks during the [m=101386] rehearsals. In a June 2018 interview, Ray Davies stated that he, along with brother Dave, and drummer Avory, had reformed The Kinks for a new studio album and to potentially perform live. Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 (Performer).
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Members have included Ray Davies , Mick Avory , Dave Davies , Peter Quaife , Ian Gibbins , Jim Rodford.
Their song "Apeman" was covered by former Marillion singer Fish on his album "Songs From the Mirror".
Robbie Williams made the cover of their song "Lola" to celebrate the 40th birthday of BBC Radio 1.
The band was voted the 64th Greatest Rock n Roll artists of all time by Rolling Stone.
The band was paid tribute in the London Stage musical "Sunny Afternoon", based on their formation and career.
Inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame for their outstanding contribution to British music and integral part of British music culture (November 16, 2005).
