The Story of the Kinks

The Story of the Kinks

54 mins | Documentary, History, Music | Jan. 1, 1985

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.

The Story of the Kinks

54 mins | Documentary, History, Music | Jan. 1, 1985

The Story of the Kinks
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.
Producers Cable Connection Television Inc.
Original title The Story of the Kinks
Directors Martin Brierley
Writers Johnny Rogan

Cast

The Kinks

as Self

Ray Davies

as Self

Larry Page

as Self

Robert Wace

as Self

Tommy Vance

as Narrator