Ray Davies Threatens to Reform Kinks Without Brother Dave

[Groovy Man]

Ray Davies is still up for playing again with the remaining Kinks, even if his estranged brother refuses to take part.

Judging from the Kinks frontman's recent comments, one of rock's longest-running feuds is still in full swing, as Ray admitted he had not seen Dave Davies for a while.

In an interview with Q Magazine (via the Daily Express), Ray was reminded of his brother's comment that a reunion of the north London band would be like "a bad remake of 'Night Of The Living Dead.'" The currently solo artist replied: "I can understand what he's trying to say. I think it's a reference to comebacks in general."

He added, "The fortunate thing for me is that I was never a sexy frontman. Dave was always the pretty kid. So maybe he feels that way about himself. But we'll do it without him if we have to. The music is the issue."

Ray also made a sly reference to his guitar-playing sibling's interest in spiritual matters. "I hear Dave's more cosmic than ever. I'm a little more based on planet Earth than certain other members of my family."

Ray Davies Threatens to Reform Kinks Without Brother Dave - Spinner

 

[Rocker440]

I don't know if I'd be too interested in new Kinks material without Dave Davies direct and also significant input. Dave and his terrific guitar playing is as much a part of The Kinks as Ray and is songs are, imo! The Kinks without Dave, for me, would be more along the lines of a Ray Davies solo show or tour, but perhaps under the title of The Kinks.

 

[snakes&ladders]

I dunno if the Kinks trick will work without his bro......(???!!!)

 

[LG]

I don't know if I'd be too interested in new Kinks material without Dave Davies direct and also significant input. Dave and his terrific guitar playing is as much a part of The Kinks as Ray and is songs are, imo! The Kinks without Dave, for me, would be more along the lines of a Ray Davies solo show or tour, but perhaps under the title of The Kinks.

Couldn't have said it better myself...I have always considered Ray as a talented guy in serious need of a sound thrashing myself.

 

[snakes&ladders]

Dave doesn't wanna know about the KInks anymore......let's not force him otherwise we could create another Oasis 'monster'