David Russell Gordon "Dave" Davies (born 3 February 1947) is an English rock musician best known for his role as lead guitarist and vocalist for the English rock band The Kinks. In 2003, Davies was ranked 88th in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".
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This is from his latest release, last year's "Open Road," a collaboration with Dave's son Russ Davies.
Dave was after all the guitar legend who slashed his amp with a razorblade to create the savage tone to You Really Got Me arguably the first metal song and it's this barbed thread of their legacy that Davies pulls taut tonight.
The ever crabby relationship between the band’s core siblings Ray and Dave Davies has apparently reached some kind of detente – they’ve reportedly even been rehearsing together.
But after intensive therapy and an unwavering commitment to relearn his craft, the co-founder of The Kinks eventually got back into the recording and touring groove.
The First Congregational Church of Montclair, New Jersey hosts a concert series called Outpost in the Burbs that has showcased many outstanding artists over the years.