Happy 79th birthday today to Ray Davies of The Kinks who was born on 6/21/44. As the chief songwriter, guitarist, and singer of one of rock’s greatest and most influential, Davies’ contributions to rock and roll is endless. After the dissolution of the Kinks in 1996, Davies embarked on a solo career, while rumors of a long-anticipated Kinks reunion with brother Dave have long been buzzed – but while we keep waiting, the recent reissues remain strong, including the Muswell Hillbillies box set. Check out the Kinks in their late 70s era performing the arena rocker “Catch Me Now I’m Falling” from the Low Budget album.
