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The Kinks

Formed: 1963 in London, England

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Genre: Rock

Styles: British Invasion, Pop/Rock, Rock & Roll, Album Rock, Hard Rock, Early Pop/Rock, AM Pop

Group Members: Dave Davies, Ray Davies, Mick Avory, John Dalton, Ian Gibbons, John Gosling, Andy Pyle, Peter Quaife, Jim Rodford

Biography: Although they weren't as boldly innovative as the Beatles or as popular as the Rolling Stones or the Who, the Kinks were one of the most influential bands of the British Invasion. Like most bands of their era, the Kinks began as an R&B/blues outfit. Within four years, the band had become the most staunchly ...Read full biography

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Face to Face

Released: 1966

Label: Universal

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The Kink Kontroversy was a considerable leap forward in terms of quality, but it pales next to Face to Face, one of the finest collections of pop songs released during the '60s. Conceived as a loose concept ...Read full review

The Village Green Preservation Society

Released: 1968

Label: Pye

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Ray Davies' sentimental, nostalgic streak emerged on Something Else, but it developed into a manifesto on The Village Green Preservation Society, a concept album lamenting the passing of old-fashioned ...Read full review

More The Kinks albums: Main Albums (69), Compilations (80), Singles & EPs (24), DVD/Video (16), Others (10)

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