How the Kinks’ ‘Low Budget’ Became Their Biggest U.S. LPHow the Kinks’ ‘Low Budget’ Became Their Biggest U.S. LPFor all the band's ‘60s successes in England, they didn't hit their U.S. chart peak until 1979.Corbin ReiffCorbin Reiff
Why Ray Davies Flew Across the Atlantic to Re-Record Two Words in ‘Lola’Why Ray Davies Flew Across the Atlantic to Re-Record Two Words in ‘Lola’It became a massive worldwide hit, seeing the upper reaches of the European charts and breaking the Top 10 in the U.S.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Why the Kinks’ Dave Davies Was Knocked Out by Bandmate OnstageWhy the Kinks’ Dave Davies Was Knocked Out by Bandmate OnstageThey had performed just two songs at Cardiff’s Capital Theatre when a fight erupted.Ken KelleyKen Kelley
When the Kinks Returned to Rock ‘n’ Roll on ‘Misfits’When the Kinks Returned to Rock ‘n’ Roll on ‘Misfits’Their string of albums in the first half of the decade was steady and, for the most part, forgettable. Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
50 Years Ago: Ray Davies Temporarily Quits the Kinks50 Years Ago: Ray Davies Temporarily Quits the KinksFor Ray Davies, personal issues came to a head in July 1973, when he announced onstage that he was quitting the Kinks.Dave LiftonDave Lifton