Raymond Douglas Davies, musician, songwriter. Named to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 1990, United Kingdom Music Hall of Fame, 2005; recipient Commander Order British Empire, 2004, Songwriter award, Mojo magazine, 2004, Ivor Novello award for outstanding Contribution to British music, British Academy Composers & Songwriters/Performing Right Society, 2006, Icon award, BMI, 2006.
Background
Davies, Raymond Douglas was born on June 21, 1944 in North London, England.
Education
Student, Hornsey Art College. Student, Croyden College.
Career
Singer, guitarist, composer & producer The Kinks, 1964—1996.
Achievements
Connections
Married Rasa Dicpetri, November 12, 1964 (divorced 1973). Married Yvonne Gunner, November 1, 1974 (divorced 1981).
Named to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 1990, United Kingdom Music Hall of Fame, 2005. Recipient Commander Order British Empire, 2004, Songwriter award, Mojo magazine, 2004, Ivor Novello award for outstanding Contribution to British music, British Academy Composers & Songwriters/Performing Right Society, 2006, Icon award, BMI, 2006.
Named to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 1990, United Kingdom Music Hall of Fame, 2005. Recipient Commander Order British Empire, 2004, Songwriter award, Mojo magazine, 2004, Ivor Novello award for outstanding Contribution to British music, British Academy Composers & Songwriters/Performing Right Society, 2006, Icon award, BMI, 2006.