Dave Davies Talks Up The Kinks 50th Anniversary Reunion Tour
Friday, 27 September 2013
Written by Elliott Batte
The Kinks could be set for a reunion tour next year, to mark the celebration of their 50th anniversary.
Regarded as one of the most popular British band, The Kinks, who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame over 20 years ago, haven’t performed together since their split in 1996, and though reunions have been speculated for years, ill health and reluctant band members have stood in the way.
As of today however, things are looking up, as it seems as though a reunion is looking like a very realistic possibility, with vocalist and guitarist Davies revealing there was a ‘50/50’ chance of a 50th anniversary celebration - but it all depends on his relationship with brother Ray!
“The first two meetings [with Ray] were great, we talked about the old days and maybe doing something next year. I thought to myself, 'Oh shit, maybe we could do something before we fall down dead.' It was very positive.
"We had tea right before I came over to America, and he was so negative, grumpy and just mean. It was like he fell into a black hole. He didn't want me to come back to America. I think it's because I'm happy and I was doing something without his approval. I feel like he was miserable because I'm happy. He's a really troubled man.”
He continued:
“I'd say the odds of that happening are 50/50. The ball is very much in Ray's court. We used to play tennis, and when I was beating him he'd always develop a strategy. Basically, when I was winning he'd be like, 'Oh, I hurt my back!' I'd sort of back off, and then he'd get aggressive again. Then I'd get real angry.
"He'd smile, and it was really like the Emperor in Star Wars testing Luke's character. When he got Luke angry, the Emperor would be like 'Yes! I've got you!”
It’s excellent news for fans of The Kinks, as although the decision does rely on Ray, he did state back in 2011 that he ‘would like’ the band to get back together. Would you like to see them back on stage? Leave us a comment in the box below!
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