The Kinks

No other band could claim to celebrate British-ness as thoroughly as The Kinks whose biggest hits combined a knack for whimsical melody with plots straight out of a kitchen-sink drama.

Ray Davies (guitar and lead vocals)
Dave Davies (lead guitar and vocals)
Pete Quaife (bass guitar)
Mick Avory (drums)

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The 30 best songs of 1964

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The Kinks' long mooted reunion might actually happen, with Dave Davies revealing: "We'll try to get back on stage" in a recent interview.

Dave Davies teases The Kinks reunion with brother Ray: "We'll try to get back on stage"

The Kinks: Ray and Dave Davies

The Kinks have "about 20" songs almost finished for a new album

Ray and Dave Davies of The Kinks - then and now

The Kinks: Ray Davies thanks email for him and Dave getting on

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Dave Davies wanted to tell the truth about his relationship with brother Ray in his new book.

The Kinks' rumoured reunion in doubt after Dave Davies brands brother Ray 'a megalomaniac'

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The Kinks: Dave and Ray Davies have heart-to-heart after 'hurtful' interview

The Kinks: Dave Davies, Ray Davies, Peter Quaife and Mick Avory

The Kinks facts: Members, songs, the breakup of brothers Ray and Dave Davies and their possible reunion

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The Kinks - Lyrics Quiz

QUIZ: How well do you know The Kinks' song lyrics?

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The Kinks keyboardist Ian Gibbons has died, aged 67

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Ray and Dave Davies are reuniting The Kinks for new music

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The Kinks are reuniting after 20 years, possibly with a new album

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