The Kinks Part 1: Starstruck

The Kinks were one of the most original and enduring British rock bands. Led by the incomparable songwriter Ray Davies and bolstered by his brother Dave on guitar, The Kinks were a part of the "British Invasion" which stormed the US pop charts in the wake of the Beatles' phenomenal success from 1964 onwards. This epic 2 part special looks back on the career of this influential but often underrated band.
Part 1 looks back at their time in the 1960s, marked first by successful hit singles such as "You Really Got Me" and "Tired of Waiting for You", through the disastrous US tour of 1965 and into their more whimsical phase which gradually saw the band lose touch with the contemporary audience of the late 60s but would find favour with later generations.

First uploaded to Bitchute 18/08/2023