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Ray Davies

1944 - Today

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Sir Raymond Douglas Davies ( DAY-viz; born 21 June 1944) is an English musician. He was the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and primary songwriter for the rock band the Kinks, which he led, with his younger brother Dave providing lead guitar and backing vocals, and both of them were the only consistent members during the band's existence. He has also acted in, directed and produced shows for theatre and television. Known for focusing his lyrics on rock bands, English culture, nostalgia and social satire, he is often referred to as the "Godfather of Britpop", though he disputes this title. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Ray Davies is the 1,082nd most popular musician (down from 1,031st in 2019), the 3,075th most popular biography from United Kingdom (down from 2,778th in 2019) and the 189th most popular British Musician.

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Among MUSICIANS

Among musicians, Ray Davies ranks 1,082 out of 3,175. Before him are Kid Ory, Moya Brennan, Enrique Fernández Arbós, Paul Kantner, Ignaz von Seyfried, and Alex Van Halen. After him are Ole Beich, Max von Schillings, Pino Daniele, Steven Adler, John McVie, and Gina Bachauer.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1944, Ray Davies ranks 402. Before him are Haim Saban, Tony Visconti, Anthony Heald, Jan de Vries, Élisabeth Roudinesco, and Kjartan Fløgstad. After him are Nikolai Karachentsov, S. Robson Walton, Gallego, Louise Lake-Tack, William Christie, and Ulli Lommel.

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In United Kingdom

Among people born in United Kingdom, Ray Davies ranks 3,076 out of 8,785. Before him are John Lennard-Jones (1894), Richard Burbage (1567), Jude Bellingham (2003), Gertrude Jekyll (1843), Charles Forbes René de Montalembert (1810), and Barbara Bodichon (1827). After him are Gary Hocking (1937), Æthelheard of Wessex (750), R. M. Hare (1919), John McVie (1945), Florence Green (1901), and Albert, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein (1869).

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Among MUSICIANS In United Kingdom

Among musicians born in United Kingdom, Ray Davies ranks 189. Before him are Carl Cox (1962), George Shearing (1919), James Galway (1939), Würzel (1949), Pete Burns (1959), and Peter Banks (1947). After him are John McVie (1945), Anthony Phillips (1951), Gerald Moore (1899), Phil Manzanera (1951), Roger Norrington (1934), and Julian Bream (1933).

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