Ray Davies of The Kinks to be Knighted

[Miles Archer]

Queen Elizabeth II’s annual New Year Honours list was released today. Of the nearly 1,200 people who will be rewarded for their contributions to British society, one classic rocker made the cut: Ray Davies of the Kinks. Davies had been named a CBE — Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire — by the Queen in 2004.

“Initially I felt a mixture of surprise, humility, joy and a bit embarrassed but after thinking about it,” he said. “I accept this for my family and fans as well as everyone who has inspired me to write.”

Davies joins Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Elton John, Van Morrison, Cliff Richard, Tom Jones and Rod Stewart, who received his knighthood this summer, as other rock musicians to be so honored by the House of Windsor. Knighthoods were also awarded this year to tennis star Andy Murray, opera singer Bryn Terfel and Academy Award-winning actor Mark Rylance. Victoria Beckham of the Spice Girls was awarded an OBE — Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire — albeit for her work as a fashion designer.


http://ultimateclassicrock.com/ray-davies-to-be-knighted/

[ailsagirl]

1. YES!!!!!!!

He's among my very favourite composers/musicians-- a brilliant trail-blazer

THANKS FOR POSTING!!

[Martin Eden]

2. God Save The Kinks!

I see Ray Davies every time he comes to Chicago. His performances have bee varied and very good. I still listen to the old albums. Arthur is my favorite, but they're all great in their own unique way.

[red dog 1]

3. K&R...Thanks for posting

NPR's "Freah Air" with Terry Gross, did a great interview with Ray Davies.

"Naive, Yet Revolutionary: Ray Davies On 50 years Of The Kinks"
http://www.npr.org/2014/11/26/366813240/naive-yet-revolutionary-ray-davies-on-50-years-of-the-kinks

He's one of the most underrated rock composers of all time, imo
And The Kinks are one of the most underrated bands.

[mulsh]

4. Congrats but I can't wait to hear what Dave Davies has to say about this.

Been a Kinks fan since their first records hit the USA. Some of the best shows and most amusing fights I've seen have been Kinks shows.

[OriginalGeek]

5. one of my first few concerts was the Kinks

on their State of Confusion tour in the early 80s. They played everything and more. So glad I got to see them and don't know why I haven't seen them since then.