The Kinks News: Kinks Reveal Krays Connection

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The Kinks singer Ray Davies has revealed that infamous London gangsters The Krays were keen to manage the band during the 60s.

The Kinks are one of the most quintessentially British groups imaginable. Their early thrashing power chord sound gave way to a delicate depiction of English life, turning lead singer Ray Davies into a songwriting hero.

The great lost band of the 60s, The Kinks were only fully given the credit they were due during the Britpop era. Ray Davies sang a duet with Blur frontman Damon Albarn, while numerous groups name dropped the iconic group.

A lesser known fact...