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Jimmy Page Did Not Play On Kinks Classic Says Dave Davies

by Paul Cashmere

Dave Davies has busted the myth that Jimmy Page invented the distorted guitar sound on The Kinks classic ‘You Really Got Me’.

Tagged as: classic rock, Dave Davies, Jimmy Page, rock, The Kinks, UK, You Really Got Me

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The Kinks Begin 50th Anniversary Reissues

by Paul Cashmere

The Kinks will mark their 50th anniversary with reissues of their classic 1964-1970 catalogue.

Tagged as: Apeman, Dave Davies, Lola, Lola Verses Powerman and the MoneyGoRound Part One, Ray Davies, The Kinks

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Dave Davies Shoots Down Kinks Reunion Story (For Now)

by Paul Cashmere

While England’s Telegraph reports “The Kinks Set To Reunite For New Album And Tour’ founding member Dave Davies has put the brakes on the story.

Tagged as: Dave Davies, Ray Davies, The Kinks

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Dave Davies Sends Words Of Encouragement To Malcolm Young

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Dave Davies has taken to his official Facebook page to send out encouragement to ailing AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young.

Tagged as: AC/DC, Dave Davies, Malcolm Young, The Kinks

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Dave Davies Plays His First UK Show In 13 Years

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Dave Davies has had a very up and down life over the last decade dealing with illness and feuds with his brother and fellow bandmember in the Kinks, Ray Davies.

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Dave Davies Of The Kinks To Perform First Show In 13 Years

by Paul Cashmere

Dave Davies, lead guitarist and founding member for The Kinks, will perform his first show in 13 years in the UK in April.

Tagged as: Dave Davies, Ray Davies, The Kinks

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The Kinks Reissue Muswell Hillbillies

by Music-News.com

There is a distinct feel of George Orwell style paranoia on the opening tracks of Muswell Hillbillies – with references to “beady eyes on me” (Acute Schizophrenia Paranoid Blues), while there are “chemical nightmares” on the opening Twentieth Century Man.

Tagged as: Ray Davies, The Kinks

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Dave Davies Of The Kinks Rock N Roll Journey Movie To Be Made

by Paul Cashmere

Dave Davies of The Kinks is planning to go back on the road and create a documentary along the way.

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Beatles Promoter Sid Bernstein Dies At 95

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Music promoter and producer Sid Bernstein, most famous for bringing the Beatles to Carnegie Hall and Shea Stadium, has died. He was 95.

Tagged as: 1960s, Carnegie Hall, Hermans Hermits, Judy Garland, Sid Bernstein, The Beatles, The Kinks, The Moody Blues, The Rolling Stones, Tony Bennett, U.S.A.

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Hyde Park Show Goes Ahead For Free After Elton John Cancels Due To Illness

by Music-News.com

Following Sir Elton John’s cancellation of all upcoming shows from his current European tour including his much anticipated show at Barclaycard presents British Summer Time, Hyde Park this coming Friday due to appendicitis, AEG Live and The Royal Parks confirm that the show will go on with the remaining stellar line-up for free and existing

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, Elton John, Elvis Costello, Gabrielle Aplin, Nick Lowe, pop, Ray Davies, rock, The Kinks, U.K.

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Ray Davies And The Clash To Receive Silver Clef Awards

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Nordoff Robbins has announced three more award winners for this year’s O2 Silver Clef Awards.

Tagged as: Ray Davies, rock, The Clash, The Kinks, UK

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Dave Davies Releases New Solo Album

by Music-News.com

The man who forever changed the sound of rock ‘n’ roll when he invented distortion, Kink’s legend Dave Davies, has recorded a brand new solo album of all original material. To be released on Cleopatra Records on June 4th , ‘I Will Be Me’ features guest appearances by The Jayhawks, Anti-Flag, award winning UK blues

Tagged as: Anti-Flag, Chris Spedding, Dave Davies, Dead Meadow, Geri X, Green Day, Oli Brown, The Art, The Jayhawks, The Kinks, Van Halen

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Classic Rolling Stones Performances Not Seen In 40 Years Released On DVD

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Almost a year ago today, Reelin’ in the Years Productions announced that they had acquired the video of all of the music performances from The Merv Griffin Show, over 2,000 hours of music from between 1962 and 1986.

Tagged as: 1960s, Dionne Warwick, Iron Butterfly, Jan and Dean, Red Skelton, rock, Rock'n'Roll, Rolling Stones, Simon and Garfunkel, the Animals, the Four Seasons, The Kinks, Three Dog Night, U.S.A.

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Dave Davies Releases Sixth Solo Album

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Former Kinks member Dave Davies has announced the track list for his upcoming album I Will Be Me.

Tagged as: 60s, British Invasion, Dave Davies, Jonathan Lea, London, Muswell Hill, The Kinks, U.K.

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Clive Davis To Pen His Life Story

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Clive Davis is one of the most important record executives of the last forty years.

Tagged as: Aerosmith, Air Supply, Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Carly Simon, Chicago, Clive Davis, Dionne Warwick, Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, Lou Reed, Pink Floyd, The Kinks, Whitney Houston

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Ray Davies Attends School Play

by Paul Cashmere

The Kinks former frontman Ray Davies joined students at Coniston Institute in Cumbria in the North of England on Friday.

Tagged as: Child's Play, Ray Davies, The Kinks

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