Born 21 June 1944.
UK singer/songwriter, member of The Kinks
Live at Maida Vale, Ray Davies sings A Long Way From Home.
Raymond Douglas "Ray" Davies CBE ( DAY-viz; born 21 June 1944) is an English rock musician. He is best known as lead singer and songwriter for The Kinks, which he led with his younger brother, Dave. He has also acted, directed and produced shows for theatre and television.
Since the dissolution of the Kinks in 1996, Ray Davies has embarked on a solo career as a singer-songwriter.
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Tue 27 Nov 2012 10:17
Kinks frontman Ray Davies on taking musical revenge
Sat 17 Dec 2011 11:15
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