The Kinks were a British rock band formed in Muswell Hill, London, in 1964. The band was composed of brothers Ray and Dave Davies, along with Mick Avory and Pete Quaife. They were one of the most influential and innovative bands of the British Invasion era, and are often cited as one of the most important bands in the development of rock and roll.

The Kinks' early music was heavily influenced by American R&B, but they soon developed a distinctive sound of their own, incorporating elements of British music hall, folk, and country into their songs. Their early hits include "You Really Got Me", "All Day and All of the Night", and "Tired of Waiting for You", which featured raw guitar riffs and catchy hooks.

As the 1960s progressed, The Kinks began to experiment with different styles of music, incorporating elements of psychedelia, Indian music, and even vaudeville into their songs. They released a number of critically acclaimed albums, including "Face to Face", "Something Else by The Kinks", and "The Village Green Preservation Society".

In the 1970s, The Kinks continued to release successful albums, including "Muswell Hillbillies", "Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One", and "Soap Opera". Their songs continued to reflect the changing social and political landscape of the era, and their music became more introspective and sophisticated.

Despite numerous lineup changes and personal conflicts between the Davies brothers, The Kinks continued to record and perform throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. Some of their most famous songs include "Waterloo Sunset", "Sunny Afternoon", and "A Well Respected Man".

Overall, The Kinks were a hugely influential band whose music continues to be celebrated and enjoyed by fans around the world.

From London, England.  For John Kernan. -GSH

• Dave Davies - guitar/vocals - b. February 3, 1947, Muswell Hill, London, England.
• Ray Davies - guitar/vocals - b. June 21, 1944, Muswell Hill, London, England.
• Peter Quaife - guitar/bass - b. December 27, 1943, Tavistock, England.

• Dave Davies - guitar/vocals
• Ray Davies - guitar/vocals
• Peter Quaife - bass
• Mickey Willet - drums

• Dave Davies - guitar/vocals
• Ray Davies - guitar/vocals
• Peter Quaife - bass
• Mick Avory - drums - b. February 15, 1944, London, England.

• Dave Davies - guitar/vocals
• Ray Davies - guitar/vocals
• Peter Quaife - bass
• Mick Avory - drums

1. "You Really Got Me" (1965) - Single: "You Really Got Me"
2. "Kinks-Size" (1965)
3. "Kinda Kinks" (1965)
4. "Kinks Kingdom" (1965)
5. "The Kinks Kontroversy" (1965) - Single: "Till the End of the Day"
6. "Face to Face" (1966) - Single: "Sunny Afternoon"
7. "The Live Kinks" (1967)
8. "Something Else by The Kinks" (1967)
9. "Live at Kelvin Hall" (1968)
10. "(The Kinks Are) The Village Green Preservation Society" (1968)

• Dave Davies - guitar/vocals
• Ray Davies - guitar/vocals
• Mick Avory - drums
• John Dalton - bass

1. "Arthur (or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)" (1969) - Single: "Victoria"

• Dave Davies - guitar/vocals
• Ray Davies - guitar/vocals
• Mick Avory - drums
• John Dalton - bass
• John Gosling - keyboards

1. "Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround" (1970) - Singles: "Lola", "Apeman"
2. "Muswell Hilbillies" (1971)
3. "Everybody's in Show-Biz" (1973)
4. "Preservation: Act 1" (1973)
5. "Preservation: Act 2" (1974)
6. "Soap Opera" (1975)
7. "Schoolboys in Disgrace" (1976)

• Dave Davies - guitar/vocals
• Ray Davies - guitar/vocals
• Mick Avory - drums
• John Gosling - keyboards
• Andy Pyle - bass

1. "Sleepwalker" (1977)

• Dave Davies - guitar/vocals
• Ray Davies - guitar/vocals
• Mick Avory - drums
• John Gosling - keyboards
• John Dalton - bass

1. "Misfits" (1978) - Single: "A Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy"
2. "All Day & All of the Night" (1979)

• Dave Davies - guitar/vocals
• Ray Davies - guitar/vocals
• Mick Avory - drums
• Jim Rodford - bass/vocals - b. July 7, 1941, St. Alban's, England - formerly with Argent.
• Gordon Edwards - keyboards

• Dave Davies - guitar/vocals
• Ray Davies - guitar/vocals
• Mick Avory - drums
• Jim Rodford - bass/vocals
• Ian Gibbons - keyboards/vocals

1. "Low Budget" (1979) - Single: "(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman"
2. "One for the Road" (live) (1980)
3. "Give the People What They Want" (1981)
4. "State of Confusion" (1983) - Singles: "Come Dancing", "Don't Forget to Dance"

• Dave Davies - guitar/vocals
• Ray Davies - guitar/vocals
• Jim Rodford - bass/vocals
• Bob Henrit - drums - b. Robert Henrit, May 2, 1944, Broxbourne, England - formerly with Argent.
• Ian Gibbons - keyboards/vocals

1. "Word of Mouth" (1984)
2. "Think Visual" (1986)
3. "Father Christmas" (1986)
4. "Kinks Live: The Road" (live) (1988)

• Dave Davies - guitar/vocals
• Ray Davies - guitar/vocals
• Jim Rodford - bass/vocals
• Bob Henrit - drums
• Mark Haley - keyboards

1. "UK Jive" (1989)
2. "Phobia" (1993) - Single: "Hatred (A Duet)"
3. "To the Bone" (live) (2-CDs) (1994)
4. "Tired of Waiting for You" (1995)
5. "God Save The Kinks" (1996)

1. "The Kinks' Greatest Hits" (1966)
2. "The Kink Kronikles" (1972)
3. "The Kinks' Greatest: Celluloid Heroes" (1976)
4. "Come Dancing with The Kinks: The Best of The Kinks" (1986)
5. "Hit Singles Collection" (2-CDs) (1987)
6. "Greatest Hits" (1989)
7. "Lost & Found (1986-1989)" (1991)
8. "The EP Collection" (10-CD box set) (1999)

1. "AFLI-3603" (1980)
2. "Glamour" (1981)
3. "Unfinished Business: Dave Davies Kronikles 1963-1998" (2-CDs) (1999)
4. "Rock Bottom: Live At The Bottom Line" (2000)

1. "Shindig! Presents The Kinks" (1964) - VHS
2. "Come Dancing With The Kinks" (1986) - VHS

• Ray Davies - Official Web Site
• The Dave Davies Website
• The Kinks Preservation Society
• Dave Emlen's Unofficial Kinks Web Site
• Dave Davies' autobiography - "Kink" (1996)
• Ray Davies' autobiography - "X-Ray" (1995)