9 catalog entries, grouped by year.
The Kinks formed in Muswell Hill, north London, around brothers Ray and Dave Davies. Their early R&B and rock-and-roll approach produced the forceful guitar sound of You Really Got Me. Ray's writing developed into detailed observations of English life, heard in Dedicated Follower of Fashion, Waterloo Sunset and The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society. Later work moved through concept albums and a harder rock sound suited to larger stages. The brothers' individual recording careers are separate from the band's catalog.
The Kinks: official band biography
Supports London origins, Davies roles, early sound, social observation, named works and later concept/arena phases; individual Davies careers kept distinct. | Retrieved 2026-10-17
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-17. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
The Kinks formed in Muswell Hill, north London, around brothers Ray and Dave Davies. Their early R&B and rock-and-roll approach produced the forceful guitar sound of You Really Got Me. Ray's writing developed into...
View background statusReported release: 1964Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #62A follow-up to their hit "You Really Got Me."
View background statusWritten by Ray Davies, reflecting the band's early hard rock sound.
View background statusThe Kinks formed in Muswell Hill, north London, around brothers Ray and Dave Davies. Their early R&B and rock-and-roll approach produced the forceful guitar sound of You Really Got Me. Ray's writing developed into...
View background statusReported release: 1965Date needs verification | Recent carryover
Source year-end #100Ray Davies' satirical take on the British upper class
View background statusRay Davies' commentary on the high tax rates in Britain
View background statusRay Davies' view of London from Waterloo Bridge
View background statusThis song about an encounter with a transgender woman became one of The Kinks' most famous and controversial tracks.
View background statusThe Kinks formed in Muswell Hill, north London, around brothers Ray and Dave Davies. Their early R&B and rock-and-roll approach produced the forceful guitar sound of You Really Got Me. Ray's writing developed into...
View background status1960-2025. Each year contains 150 selections.