Sir Raymond Douglas Davies, CBE (/ˈdeɪvɪz/ DAY-viz; born 21 June 1944) is an English singer, songwriter and musician. He was the lead singer, rhythm guitarist and main songwriter for the Kinks, which he led with his younger brother, Dave. He has also acted, directed and produced shows for theatre and television. He is often referred to as "the godfather of Britpop". After the dissolution of the Kinks in 1996, Davies embarked on a solo career.
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The Kinks
English rock band
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Dave Davies
English musician
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Pete Quaife
English musician, artist and author
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Mick Avory
British drummer
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Nicky Hopkins
English session musician; pianist and organist
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The Doors
American rock band
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Rod Stewart
British singer
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Jason Isbell
American singer-songwriter and guitarist
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The Moody Blues
English band
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Randy Newman
American singer-songwriter, arranger and composer
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Andy Desmond aka Miten
musician
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Ron Sexsmith
Canadian Singer-Songwriter
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William Bell
American soul singer and songwriter
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John Lodge
British musician; bass guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter of The Moody Blues
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Chrissie Hynde
American singer-songwriter and rock musician; founder of The Pretenders
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Roger Miller
American singer-songwriter, musician, and actor (1936-1992)
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Elton John
English rock singer-songwriter, composer and pianist
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Cream
1960s British rock supergroup
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Cat Stevens
British singer-songwriter
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Van Morrison
Northern Irish singer-songwriter and musician
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The 88
American pop rock band from Los Angeles, CA.
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Paul Samwell-Smith
British record producer, songwriter
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Mavis Staples
American singer