For you music fans out there, here’s some fantastic news: The Kinks may reunite.
According to a news item on the Associated Press, Ray Davies, the frontman of the greatest band ever, recently hinted that the legendary rock group are planning a comeback – but only if the band are able to write and record new material.
Ray, who has found success as a solo artist since the band’s split in 1996, has agreed to the idea of a reunion – but will refuse to play any of the British rockers’ past hits (You Really Got Me, Lola, Waterloo Sunset and hundreds more). Davies said, “I really would like to get together if we had new music. Otherwise it’s just a nostalgia evening: ‘Karaoke Kinks.”
I own most of the dozens and dozens of original albums this band has recorded since 1963, and it’s safe to assume that new material will not be a problem for Ray and brother Dave. Both released new albums last year (Ray’s solo effort, “Other People’s Lives,” is highly recommended). Ray has another new album to be released in the U.S. after the New Year, “Working Man’s Cafe.” I’ve only heard one track, “Vietnam Cowboys,” and it’s fantastic. I can’t wait for Santa to bring me the full CD!
1 Comment
December 3, 2007 at 7:17 am
Whilst I think its stretching it a bit to call them the Greatest band ever, I will agree that any reunion that gets Ray Davies ou on a stage again is a good thing, he most certainly is one of the great songwriters of the 20th century. Its a shame he wont play the hits though, like it or not,they’re what define him, surely he can do both, play new and old stuff?