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
When Ray Davies Was Shot in the Leg in New OrleansWhen Ray Davies Was Shot in the Leg in New OrleansLike many British rockers of his generation, the Kinks frontman has a big crush on America. Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
The Day Ray Davies Temporarily Quit the KinksThe Day Ray Davies Temporarily Quit 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