My Generation The Kinks (Season 1, Episode 2)
TV Episode | Documentary, Music

My Generation

The Kinks (Season 1, Episode 2)

TV Episode | Documentary, Music

Hailing from Muswell Hill in North London, The Kinks were formed by brothers Ray and Dave Davies. Calling themselves The Ravens, an early line-up saw them playing a combination of R&B and rock and roll with friend Peter Quaife on bass. A ...See moreHailing from Muswell Hill in North London, The Kinks were formed by brothers Ray and Dave Davies. Calling themselves The Ravens, an early line-up saw them playing a combination of R&B and rock and roll with friend Peter Quaife on bass. A self-produced demo tape reached record producer Shel Talmy, who helped the band land a contract with Pye Records in 1964. Before signing, the group replaced their drummer with Mick Avory and renamed themselves The Kinks. Written by Melody Maker See less

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10 cast members

Name	Known for
Ray Davies Self Self See fewer	End of Watch (2012)
Damon Albarn Self Self See fewer	Ravenous (1999)
Keith Altham Self Self See fewer	The Kids Are Alright (1979)
Mick Avory Self Self See fewer	Return to Waterloo (1984)
Dave Davies Self Self See fewer	Village of the Damned (1995)
Danny Kelly Self / Editor Self / Editor See fewer	Limp Bizkit: Behind the Beat (2004)
The Kinks Themselves (archive footage) Themselves (archive footage) See fewer	The Boat That Rocked (2009)
Charles Shaar Murray Self / Journalist Self / Journalist See fewer	The Beatles Story (1996)
Larry Page Self / Manager Self / Manager See fewer	The Troggs: I Can't Control Myself (1966)
Johnny Rogan Self / Biographer Self / Biographer See fewer	Mr Rock & Roll (1999)