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Ray Davies

Guitarist / Composer / Songwriter / Record Producer / Musician | * 06/21/1944 (79) | Fortis Green, London (United Kingdom (UK))
Sir Raymond Douglas Davies ( DAY-viz; born 21 June 1944) is an English musician. He was the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and primary songwriter for the rock band the Kinks, which he led with his younger brother Dave on lead guitar and backing vocals. He has also acted in, directed and produced shows for theatre and television. Known for focusing his lyrics on rock bands, English culture, nostalgia and social satire, he is often referred to as the "Godfather of Britpop", though he disputes this title. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Kinks in 1990. After the dissolution of the Kinks in 1996, he embarked on a solo career. ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Music | Documentaries | Drama

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Awards & Nominations for Ray Davies

Commander of The Order of The British Empire Knight Bachelor Mojo Awards
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Movies with Ray Davies as Actor(13)

TV Shows/Series with Ray Davies as Actor(1)

as Star1974 Late Night Drama

Movies with Ray Davies as Crew(5)

Directing/Director1984 Return to Waterloo
Sound/Original Music Composer1984 Return to Waterloo
Writing/Writer1984 Return to Waterloo
Production/Producer1980 The Kinks - One for the Road
Sound/Music1971 Percy

TV Shows/Series with Ray Davies as Crew(1)

Writing/Writer1974 Late Night Drama

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Citizenship: United Kingdom (UK)
Born: Wednesday, 06/21 1944 (June) in Fortis Green, London (United Kingdom (UK)) (current age: 79 years + 282 days)
Zodiac sign: Cancer (Chinese zodiac sign: Monkey)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: Middlesex University, University of West London, Kent Institute of Art & Design
Member of: The Kinks
Record Label: Entertainment One Music
Siblings: Dave Davies
Related to: Russ Davies, Daniel Davies
Other names for Ray Davies (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Raymond Douglas Davies"
"The Kinks"
Ray Davies frequently works together with these people:
Julien Temple (7x, Crew)
Dennis Woolf (3x, Crew)
Mick Avory (3x, Cast)
Alan Yentob (3x, Actor)
Dave Davies (3x, Actor)
Eric Clapton (2x, Actor)
Ozzy Osbourne (2x, Actor)
Joel Gallen (2x, Crew)
Annie Lennox (2x, Actress)
Martin Brierley (2x, Crew)
Gil Evans (2x, Crew)
Peter Plummer (1x, Crew)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:1377403, Added: 09/04/2019, Last updated: 03/21/2024