As we noted Sunday, The Kinks vocalist, rhythm guitarist and songwriter Ray Davies (Sir Ray as of 2017) turned 82. The legendary Kinks (Rock and Roll HOF 1990) were the forerunners of power chord rock and indie music, influencing a generation of musicians from The Ramones, to Peter Townshend, Van Halen and Oasis. We're featuring two of their early hits: the classic, raucous "You Really Got Me," their first hit in 1964, and the catchy satire of upper class Brits in "Sunny Afternoon," released in 1966. Enjoy.
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