Dave Davies

Biography

David Russell Gordon Davies, born February 3, 1947, is an English singer, songwriter, and guitarist best known as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist for The Kinks, a rock band he co-founded with his older brother Ray Davies. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and ranked 91st on Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". Davies has released several solo albums and singles since the late 1960s, showcasing innovative electric guitar technique.