The Story of the Kinks
1985•G•54m•Released
DocumentaryMusicHistory
Discover the inside story of the most influential English rock band of the '60s. Inspired by a mix of genres including rhythm and blues, folk and country, their music created a British Invasion around the world. Their third single "You Really Got Me" became an international hit and went straight to the top of the charts in the UK. With seventeen top 20 singles and five top ten albums in the UK, the Kinks had an incredibly successful career spanning over 30 years. Featuring interviews with key members of the group, this is their story.
Director
Martin Brierley
Studio
Cable Connection Television Inc.
Cast
Ray Davies
Self
Larry Page
Self
Robert Wace
Self
Tommy Vance
Narrator (voice)
Production
Company
Cable Connection Television Inc.
Producer
Martin Brierley
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