The Kinks

The Kinks are a British rock group, who first gained prominence in the mid-1960's and became one of the most influential groups of British rock as well as of the "British Invasion" of America, as well as being credited as founding fathers of the heavy metal genre. The core of the group over the years has remained brothers Ray and Dave Davies. Drummer Mick Avory was also permanent member of the band during most part of the band, when they were constantly changing bassists and keyboardists.

Line-ups

1964-1984

• Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Backvocals, Songwriting: Ray Davies
• Lead guitar, Harmony and back vocals: Dave Davies
• Drums: Mick Avory

Bass guitar (1964-1984):

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• Pete Quaife (1964-1969)
• John Dalton (1970-1976;1978)
• Andy Pyle (1976-1978)
• Jim Rodford (1978-)

Keyboards (1970-1984):

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• John Gosling (1970-1978)
• Gordon Edwards (1978-1979)
• Ian Gibbons (1979-)

1984-1996

• Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Backvocals, Songwriting: Ray Davies
• Lead guitar, Harmony and back vocals: Dave Davies
• Bass guitar: Jim Rodford
• Drums: Bob Henrit
• Keyboards: Ian Gibbons (/1989-1992/)
• Production, Management and Drums: Mick Avory {{fn|*}}