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Ray Davies is the lead singer, chief songwriter, and rhythm guitarist in the Kinks.

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Ray Davies Biography

Ray Davies is the lead singer, chief songwriter, and rhythm guitarist in the Kinks, one of the most long-lived of the British Invasion rock groups of the 1960s. In effect, the Kinks have always been merely a backup group for Ray Davies, who writes and sings nearly all their songs with only the occasional contribution from his brother, Dave, who plays lead guitar in the group. At various times, Ray Davies made noises about dissolving the group and going solo, but for years the closest he came to it was taking solo credit for the soundtrack to his 1985 film, Return to Waterloo (which he wrote and directed).

During the '90s, the Kinks gradually became inactive and Ray Davies pursued other projects, starting with his semi-fictional 1995 memoir, X-Ray. He supported the book with a series of concerts subtitled "Storyteller," where he played classic Kinks songs, read from the book, told stories, and showcased new songs. The Storyteller concerts sowed the seeds of a number of projects, including the music cable network VH1's recurring series, Storyteller. Ray Davies himself released a book of the same name, filled with short stories, and a similarly titled album that captured one of his solo acoustic concerts. That record was his first solo effort since Return to Waterloo, and was released in the spring of 1998. In late 2005 he released the benefit EP Thanksgiving Day. All net proceeds raised by the EP went to New Orleans music education programs. A year later the full-length Other People's Lives appeared, followed by Working Man's Cafe in 2008.

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Americana: The Kinks, the Riff, the Road: The Story

Americana: The Kinks, the Riff, the Road: The Story

X-Ray: The Unauthorized Autobiography

X-Ray: The Unauthorized Autobiography

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  • What topics does Ray Davies speak about?

    Ray Davies is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Arts & Humanities, Music, Speakers by Industry.
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    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Ray Davies for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ray Davies for your next private or corporate function.
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Ray Davies is the lead singer, chief songwriter, and rhythm guitarist in the Kinks.

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Ray Davies Biography

Ray Davies is the lead singer, chief songwriter, and rhythm guitarist in the Kinks, one of the most long-lived of the British Invasion rock groups of the 1960s. In effect, the Kinks have always been merely a backup group for Ray Davies, who writes and sings nearly all their songs with only the occasional contribution from his brother, Dave, who plays lead guitar in the group. At various times, Ray Davies made noises about dissolving the group and going solo, but for years the closest he came to it was taking solo credit for the soundtrack to his 1985 film, Return to Waterloo (which he wrote and directed).

During the '90s, the Kinks gradually became inactive and Ray Davies pursued other projects, starting with his semi-fictional 1995 memoir, X-Ray. He supported the book with a series of concerts subtitled "Storyteller," where he played classic Kinks songs, read from the book, told stories, and showcased new songs. The Storyteller concerts sowed the seeds of a number of projects, including the music cable network VH1's recurring series, Storyteller. Ray Davies himself released a book of the same name, filled with short stories, and a similarly titled album that captured one of his solo acoustic concerts. That record was his first solo effort since Return to Waterloo, and was released in the spring of 1998. In late 2005 he released the benefit EP Thanksgiving Day. All net proceeds raised by the EP went to New Orleans music education programs. A year later the full-length Other People's Lives appeared, followed by Working Man's Cafe in 2008.

Ray Davies Videos

  • Ray Davies "Skin And Bone" (Live Video) - YouTube
  • Ray Davies - Lola - YouTube
  • The Kinks Ray Davies talks about his new book Americana. - YouTube

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  • How do I book Ray Davies to speak at my event?

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  • What are the speaker fees for Ray Davies

    Speaking fees for Ray Davies, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ray Davies are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ray Davies, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Ray Davies speak about?

    Ray Davies is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Arts & Humanities, Music, Speakers by Industry.
  • Where does Ray Davies travel from?

    Ray Davies generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Ray Davies’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Ray Davies for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ray Davies for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ray Davies or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Ray Davies is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Ray Davies for your event is available upon request. Ray Davies generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Noel Gallagher, Tommy Lee, Trent Reznor, Daniel Johns and Adam Horovitz. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ray Davies for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Ray Davies Speaker Videos

  • Ray Davies "Skin And Bone" (Live Video) - YouTube
    Ray Davies - Lola - YouTube
  • The Kinks Ray Davies talks about his new book Americana. - YouTube
    Ray Davies - Americana - YouTube

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All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

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