Ray Davies

Raymond Douglas Davies (born June 21, 1944 in Muswell Hill, London) is a British rock musician, best known as lead singer and main songwriter for The Kinks, which he led with his younger brother, Dave. He has also acted, directed and produced shows for theater and television.

Biography

Davies is the sixth of seven children; he had five older sisters. He has been married three times, and has four daughters.

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Davies is described as "openly manic-depressive". He has had a tempestous, love-hate relationship with younger brother and Kinks guitarist Dave Davies. His work is universally hailed wihin the music industry, but he has maintained a career-long reputation for being fiercly independent and personally difficult, which has resulted in a decades-long pattern of conflict and alienation within the industry.

Related Topics:
Manic-depressive - Dave Davies

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In 1983, Davies had a daughter, Natalie Ray, with then-girlfriend Chrissie Hynde (of The Pretenders).

Related Topics:
1983 - Chrissie Hynde - The Pretenders

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On January 4, 2004 Davies was wounded when he was shot in the leg while chasing thieves who had snatched the purse of his companion as they walked in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Related Topics:
2004 - Shot - French Quarter - New Orleans, Louisiana

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He was quoted in 1967: "If I had to my life to do over, I would change every single thing I have done."

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