25 Years Ago: ‘VH1 Storytellers’ Debuts with Ray Davies25 Years Ago: ‘VH1 Storytellers’ Debuts with Ray DaviesKinks frontman was the first in a long list of legendary rockers to appear on the show. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
When the Kinks Got Deceptively Festive on ‘Father Christmas’When the Kinks Got Deceptively Festive on ‘Father Christmas’The Kinks' "Father Christmas," which was released as a single on November 25, 1977, is a rather unlikely holiday song.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
10 Years Ago10 Years AgoLike many British rockers of his generation, the Kinks frontman has a big crush on America. Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
50 Years Ago: Ray Davies Temporarily Quits the Kinks50 Years Ago: Ray Davies Temporarily Quits the KinksFor Ray Davies, personal issues came to a head in July 1973, when he announced onstage that he was quitting the Kinks.Dave LiftonDave Lifton