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All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=1094 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:02:00 -0400 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:05:41 -0500 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=1094 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/want-the-original-hard-rock-tone-the-kinks-dave-davies-demonstrates-how-to-slash-your-amp-speaker-thats-basically-it https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/want-the-original-hard-rock-tone-the-kinks-dave-davies-demonstrates-how-to-slash-your-amp-speaker-thats-basically-it Gear: Dave Davies wanted a heavier tone and ended up inspiring hard rock and metal.]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:02:00 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/dave-davies-reveals-why-he-didnt-like-van-halens-cover-of-you-really-got-me-recalls-his-feelings-after-song-was-written https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/dave-davies-reveals-why-he-didnt-like-van-halens-cover-of-you-really-got-me-recalls-his-feelings-after-song-was-written Interviews: UG Exclusive: "It was one of those moments that, when you look at everybody and you think, 'Hey, we've got something here.'"]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:02:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/bbc-radio-banned-this-rock-song-for-the-weirdest-reason-ever-but-others-rejected-it-for-its-lyrical-theme-179996 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/bbc-radio-banned-this-rock-song-for-the-weirdest-reason-ever-but-others-rejected-it-for-its-lyrical-theme-179996 Features: The song was significant for certain groups of people. ]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:34:49 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/dave-davies-reacts-to-rumor-that-jimmy-page-recorded-you-really-got-me-explains-how-the-kinks-impacted-metal https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/dave-davies-reacts-to-rumor-that-jimmy-page-recorded-you-really-got-me-explains-how-the-kinks-impacted-metal Interviews: UG Exclusive: "There's no animosity, and Jimmy was a nice guy, we got on well with him."]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:21:44 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/its_like_a_horror_show_dave_davies_reacts_to_an_ai-generated_song_in_style_of_the_kinks_and_hes_not_amused.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/its_like_a_horror_show_dave_davies_reacts_to_an_ai-generated_song_in_style_of_the_kinks_and_hes_not_amused.html Music News: "This Kinks AI cover is like horror show."]]> Sat, 31 Aug 2024 20:54:25 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/dave_davies_denies_new_claims_that_jimmy_page_played_on_the_kinks_you_really_got_me_says_eddie_kramer_was_misquoted.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/dave_davies_denies_new_claims_that_jimmy_page_played_on_the_kinks_you_really_got_me_says_eddie_kramer_was_misquoted.html Music News: "I played all the guitar parts on YRGM; Ed Kramer told me yesterday he was misquoted", Dave Davies wrote.]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:59:25 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_kinks_dave_davies_this_is_my_no_1_advice_for_getting_a_good_live_guitar_sound.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_kinks_dave_davies_this_is_my_no_1_advice_for_getting_a_good_live_guitar_sound.html Music News: "Every musician knows that every stage has got a different sound," the guitarist points out.]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2019 15:18:44 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_kinks_bassist_jim_rodford_dead_at_76.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_kinks_bassist_jim_rodford_dead_at_76.html Music News: The musician died after falling on the stairs, exact cause of death not yet revealed.]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2018 11:49:07 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/the_kinks_ray_davies_says_he_doesnt_have_many_friends.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/the_kinks_ray_davies_says_he_doesnt_have_many_friends.html Community Feed: Kinks legend Ray Davies is promoting his forthcoming album and he reveals in a new interview that he doesn't interact with his fellow rock stars and says that The Who's Pete Townshend in even more insecure than he is.]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2017 09:54:00 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/the_kinks_dave_davies_streaming_new_album_online.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/the_kinks_dave_davies_streaming_new_album_online.html Community Feed: Legendary guitarist of The Kinks, Dave Davies will be releasing his new album "Open Road" on Friday (March 31st) but fans don't have to wait since it is streaming in its entirety online.]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2017 07:25:54 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kinks_ray_and_dave_davies_perform_live_together_for_first_time_in_20_years.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kinks_ray_and_dave_davies_perform_live_together_for_first_time_in_20_years.html Music News: Is this the first step towards a Kinks reunion?]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2015 14:52:50 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ray_davies_on_kinks_reunion_i_have_to_talk_to_dave.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ray_davies_on_kinks_reunion_i_have_to_talk_to_dave.html Music News: Ray also reveals that he has worked on demos with his brother.]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2014 12:35:58 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/dave_davies_i_didnt_really_have_a_plan_at_first.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/dave_davies_i_didnt_really_have_a_plan_at_first.html Interviews: Here, the Kinks guitarist and vocalist talks about the process behind making "Rippin' Up Time" and his love for descending guitar lines.]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2014 16:27:34 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kinks_wouldnt_stand_a_chance_these_days.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kinks_wouldnt_stand_a_chance_these_days.html Music News: Ray Davies says he's not "pretty" enough for modern pop scene.]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2014 12:17:24 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/david_bowie_ive_never_heard_a_kinks_song_that_i_didnt_like.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/david_bowie_ive_never_heard_a_kinks_song_that_i_didnt_like.html Music News: The singer writes sleeve notes for a 50th anniversary box-set "The Essential Kinks."]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2014 15:05:07 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kinks_no_dave_no_reunion.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kinks_no_dave_no_reunion.html Music News: Official comment slams "wrong" report that Ray will go ahead with or without his brother.]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2014 14:57:04 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kinks_to_reunite_with_or_without_dave.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kinks_to_reunite_with_or_without_dave.html Music News: Ray Davies confirms 2015 activity regardless of his brother's decision - and reveals new material is being recorded without him.]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2014 12:49:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kinks_refute_claims_that_jimmy_page_played_on_hit_single.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kinks_refute_claims_that_jimmy_page_played_on_hit_single.html Music News: Dave Davies rejects claims made in new BBC documentary.]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2014 13:19:33 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_kinks_possibly_reuniting_for_new_album_and_tour.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_kinks_possibly_reuniting_for_new_album_and_tour.html Music News: "We don't want to do old stuff or tour with past hits. It's got to be something new," Ray Davies says.]]> Mon, 09 Jun 2014 13:21:50 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kinks_brothers_in_home_reunion.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kinks_brothers_in_home_reunion.html Music News: The Kinks guitarist Dave Davies has told how he and estranged brother Ray recently played music together.]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2014 14:02:37 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/dave_davies_to_play_first_show_in_13_years.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/dave_davies_to_play_first_show_in_13_years.html Music News: Legendary Kinks' frontman is back onstage.]]> Fri, 28 Feb 2014 09:17:29 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_kinks_musical_to_open_in_london_in_2014.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_kinks_musical_to_open_in_london_in_2014.html Music News: 'Sunny Afternoon' focuses on Ray Davies and the 1960s rise of the band.]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2013 09:38:31 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/dave_davis_odds_of_kinks_reunion_are_5050.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/dave_davis_odds_of_kinks_reunion_are_5050.html Music News: Legendary band may return for 40th anniversary.]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2013 15:21:33 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_kinks_dave_davies_streams_entire_new_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_kinks_dave_davies_streams_entire_new_album.html Music News: Listen to a full album stream of Davies' brand new solo album, after returning from a six-year hiatus from his solo work.]]> Sun, 26 May 2013 14:18:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kinks_to_reunite_without_dave_davies.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kinks_to_reunite_without_dave_davies.html Music News: Ray Davies is still up for playing again with the remaining Kinks, even if his estranged brother refuses to take part.]]> Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:08:13 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_kinks_will_never_reform_says_dave_davies.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_kinks_will_never_reform_says_dave_davies.html Music News: The Kinks guitarist Dave Davies has quashed talk of a reunion and taken a swipe at his brother Ray Davies.]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:41:46 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kinks_to_reunite.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kinks_to_reunite.html Music News: Things are looking up when it comes to a Kinks reunion, according to Ray Davies.]]> Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:20:14 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_kinks_vs_van_halen.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_kinks_vs_van_halen.html Music News: It's taken him more than 30 years, but The Kinks' Dave Davies has finally offered his opinion on Van Halen's cover of You Really Got Me.]]> Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:11:37 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/kinks_album_to_become_movie.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/kinks_album_to_become_movie.html New Releases: The Kinks album is being turned into a movie.]]> Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:50:45 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/the_kinks_confirm_new_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/the_kinks_confirm_new_album.html New Releases: Drummer Mick Avory has announced The Kinks are planning to release a new album that includes old, previously unreleased tracks as well as new material.]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:05:41 -0500