Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. The Kinks' “All Day and All Of The Night” debuts on three charts in ...

Over 20 years of chart success represent an impressive feat by any standards. The Kinks managed to pull that off, even in the US, where their music didn’t always translate as well. Their first hit in ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In 1964, the Kinks released what would become their breakthrough hit with the song “You Really Got Me.” The single, from the ...

It was the first heavy guitar riff rock record,” says Kinks guitarist Dave Davies, adding that he really doesn’t like the ...

"Lola" by The Kinks is one of the most recognizable rock tracks of its time, but it very nearly wasn't a success at all. The British band came into serious trouble when the BBC banned their song ...

A 1964 classic, which became a No. 1 hit, was named among the greatest guitar solos of all time and it still hits today.

The Kinks were heading into uncharted territory in the Sixties. The London rockers blew up in the early days of the British invasion, topping the charts with violently rowdy bangers like “You Really ...

In 1964, the Kinks released what would become their breakthrough hit with the song “You Really Got Me.” The single, from the English rock band’s self-titled 1964 album, peaked at No. 7 on the ...

1964 Classic Rock Hit Ranked Among ‘The Greatest Songs of All Time’ Became a Career-Defining Anthem for the Kinks In 1964, the Kinks released what would become their breakthrough hit with the song ...