Here are four Kinks songs that were hits for other artists, including Van Halen and the Pretenders, in honor of Ray Davies’ 80th birthday.

The Kinks were one of the most important - and underrated - bands of the 1960s. These are the group's 15 best songs.

Davies leads a guided tour through his band's catalogue of classic hits, near-hits and the songs that makes him think about his mum and dad.

On Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs, “Waterloo Sunset” comes it at 14. The Kinks made their legend in their early years, rivals to the Who, the Beatles, and the Rolling Stones.

“X-Ray” is both the title of Ray Davies’ self-penned “unofficial autobiography” and one of his more recent songs. It’s also a good description of the show he played before a ...

The guitarist who paved the way for rock and metal distortion breaks down the truths and myths of the groundbreaking 1964 hit ...

For the 50th anniversary of the record, the Kinks have added b-sides, alternate versions of the songs and outtakes, plus two 7"singles and audio commentary from Ray and Dave Davies.

The Kinks' frontman Ray Davies has named the song that he doesn't enjoy being compared to The Beatles. It is not unusual for the two bands to be compared, given that they were both making music ...