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60th-anniversary limited edition re-release of 'All Day And All Of The Night' out NOW 🎸 #TheKinks60 Official account for The Kinks.
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'The Journey - Part 2' is OUT NOW ⭐️ The band have handpicked a selection of songs, celebrating 60 years of The Kinks, one of the most influential rock bands ever! Dig into these iconic tracks and take yourself on a journey 🎸
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60 years ago, a group of North London lads got a band together. today they're one of the greatest bands in British history. #TheKinks are launching a 60th Anniversary Celebration of their vital importance to popular music. Follow along here and join us in celebrating #TheKinks60
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This incredible arrangement of The Village Green Preservation Society was performed for the BBC-2 In Concert series on Jan. 24, 1973. The brass ensemble also featured a week earlier in the 1st full-scale presentation of the new Village Green Preservation Society stage show.
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Ray, Dave and Mick would like to wish all The Kinks fans a very happy and peaceful Christmas. Your continuing support means everything to us
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We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of John Gosling. We are sending our condolences to John's wife and family. (1/4)
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The very special moment where Ray Davies went back to Waterloo Bridge to sing 'Waterloo Sunset' 🌇 #OnThisDay
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If you've ever wondered how 1000 musicians playing the iconic riffs the 58 year old classic 'You Really Got Me" sounds, today is your day! Rockin'1000 is a group of pro musicians that perform classic rock songs in concert together. From their 2019 concert at Stade de France:
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On May 5, 1967, one of The Kinks most iconic and enduring classics was born. Considered one of the defining songs of the 60s, it was once called "the most beautiful song in the English language" by critic Robert Christgau. Happy Anniversary, #WaterlooSunset!
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Thank you for the Rays 😉 a huge Happy 80th Birthday to The Kinks frontman, Ray Davies! Make sure to tag us in any Birthday wishes to Ray so we can share them with him!
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It's officially December, does that mean we can play 'Father Christmas' on repeat now? 🎄🎅
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Today is the incomparable #RayDavies birthday! On this special occasion, Ray chose his song Better Things: "Dedicated to all the fans. A message of hope in these troubled times."
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Sunny Afternoon has hit 1 million streams on @applemusic! Still a bit chilly here in London but we're dreaming of lazin' on a Sunny Afternoon, as #TheKinks did here for a TV promo in 1967. #TheKinks60
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Wishing @davedavieskinks a wonderful and happy 75th birthday today!. Photo by Rebecca G Wilson
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A very Happy 80th Birthday to The Kinks' drummer Mick Avory! 🎂
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The Kinks' acceptance speech for their US Hall of Fame induction in 1990 was really something else🤘
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Hi Everyone, I'd just like to thank you all for the fantastic amount of birthday wishes, it was overwhelming and really made the day even more special!.Love Ray
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Said by @noelgallagher to be one of the most underrated albums of all time 🤯 what's your favourite song from 'Village Green Preservation Society'?
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Happy Birthday to The Kinks' frontman Ray Davies ❤️ Here's Ray performing 'Waterloo Sunset' at Glastonbury in 2010
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This week in 1966, The Kinks hit the top of the UK charts with Sunny Afternoon.
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Shel was on a par with: .Phil Spector, Shadow Moreton,Sam Phillips, Joe Meek and George Martin. Sincere Condolences to his wife and family .Ray Davies
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Thank you for the days ❤️ . The Kinks on a rooftop in London in 1965
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Just received the amazing new BMG Kinks ‘Muswell Hillbillies & Everybody’s In Show-Biz’ deluxe box set. Fantastic celebration of these two great albums, I’m delighted with it!” – @davedavieskinks
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On this day 12 years ago we lost a legend, beloved founding member of The Kinks and bass player extraordinaire, Pete Quaife. After getting the news of his loss, Ray dedicated this emotional performance of ‘Days’ to Pete’s memory at @glastonbury. Thank you Pete ♥️
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The story behind #TheKinks 1983 video ‘Do It Again’. Did you spot Dave in this clip? 👀 Watch the full video now on The Kinks YouTube channel!. #TheKinks60 #Classicrock #80s #movietrivia
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#TrackoftheWeek Dead End Street . 'Dead End Street' was The Kinks' comment on poverty at the time. A song full of character, and yet containing an underlying sense of hope. Dave said the song reflects a fondness for the past, whilst also expressing a determination for change.
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Happy 78th birthday to The Kinks' legendary drummer, Mick Avory!
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Dave Davies caught up with @beck to say hello after last night’s performance at @carnegiehall. Beck performed two sold-out shows there this week with his band and the orchestra of St Luke's.
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#OnThisDay The Kinks released their seventeenth studio album 'Misfits'. Here, the band rehearse the lead single from the album, 'A Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy'!
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'Celluloid Heroes', one of Dave Davies' favourite songs by The Kinks, and in fact, by anyone 🤩
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The one that started it all. #YouReallyGotMe, one of the most iconic and influential rock songs to this day. Many great bands have covered this classic, but we want to hear yours. Tag us with the hashtag #TheKinksTheCovers and we'll be sharing our favourites! . #TheKinks60
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We're thrilled to share that The Kinks will be joining the Camden Music Walk of Fame 🤩 Join us on 8th September to celebrate The Kinks and their iconic career as one of the most influential rock bands of the 1960s
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Ray is widely believed to be one of the UK's most iconic songwriters, with a number of famous fans, including David Bowie ⭐
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This classic photo of the band was shot 52 years ago at Jack Robinson Photography in Greenwich Village New York.
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Ray went to the @AIMAwards last week to present Debbie Harry (@BlondieOfficial) with the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award. Well deserved I think we can all agree!. 📷 Callum Baker
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On This Day In 1964… You Really Got Me was released in the UK. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀.#TheKinks #YouReallyGotMe
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A huge thank you for all your continued support this year celebrating The Kinks! We wish you all a very happy New Year 🤘🏻
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The Village Green Preservation Society track is recorded at Pye Studios No.2 on this day in 1968 - One of the last tracks recorded during the summer for the album.
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We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and New Year from The Kinks! ❤️
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In the words of @NoelGallagher, The Mighty Kinks! Some very kind words from Noel Gallagher on The Kinks and Waterloo Sunset
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Waterloo Sunset and b-side Two Sisters gets released in the US today in 1967 - The song is listed in 2004 by Rolling Stone Magazine at number 42 in the top 500 greatest songs of all-time.
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The Kinks just hanging about in Copenhagen in 1965. Photo by Bent Rej.
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On this day in 1969, The Kinks appeared on German pop music show Beat Club for this excellent performance of "Plastic Man".#TheKinks60 #60sstyle #60saesthetic #beatclub
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Original bass player and founding member Pete Quaife, was born on this day back in 1943. Still sadly missed!
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#TrackoftheWeek Lola ✨ . #OnThisDay Ray flew back to London from the US to overdub the original lyrics of 'Lola'. The BBC wouldn't play the track as it included the brand name 'Coca Cola', so Ray flew back from their US tour to overdub the lyric 'cherry cola'.
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Something Else By The Kinks is released on this day in 1967. Described at the time by Melody maker as a 'gallery of brilliant musical portraits' and 'one of the albums of the year'.
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Rare footage of this live performance of 'You Really Got Me' from 1965 🎸
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54 years ago today the band are in Pye Studios No. 2 where backing vocals are added to Waterloo Sunset and later on in the same evening, Ray's lead vocal too. The track replaces Mister Pleasant as the next single in the UK, despite copies of the former already having been pressed
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