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Michael Charles Avory (born 15 February 1944) is an English musician, best known as the longtime drummer and percussionist for the English rock band the Kinks. He joined them shortly after their formation in 1964 and remained with them until 1984, when he left amid creative friction with guitarist Dave Davies.
Jun 6, 2024 · Known for his steady and powerful drumming, Avory contributed to many of The Kinks ’ classic hits, including ‘You Really Got Me’ and ‘All Day and All of the Night.’. Despite internal band tensions, particularly with guitarist Dave Davies, Avory remained a key member for two decades.
Mick Avory, born 15 February 1944, in East Molesey, Surrey, drummed with The Kinks from January 1964 to 1984, making him the longest-serving member of the band, beside the Davies brothers.
Feb 12, 2023 · Mick Avory. Adorning a Union Jack jacket to sing “Dedicated Follower Of Fashion”, the whole crowd cheered when the drummer came out to join the trio center stage. As Mick Avory approaches his 80th birthday, seems the Kinks drummer isn’t ready to hang up his drumsticks quite yet.
Nov 14, 2023 · The Davies’ have been the only consistent members of the band, though drummer Mick Avory served the second-longest from 1964 to 1984, when he left under a cloud. Acrimony has long defined the...
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Apr 24, 2023 · And Mick Avory was the backbeat of it all. Along with Pete Quaife on bass, Avory helped propel The Kinks to superstardom with megahits “You Really Got Me,” “All Day & All Of The Night,” “Lola,” “Sunny Afternoon” and “Waterloo Sunset.”
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Mar 28, 2023 · Available in several different configurations (2CD, 2LP, Digital, and HD Digital), the just-released The Journey: Part 1 includes tracks selected by the Kinks' three surviving original members (Ray Davies, Dave Davies, and Mick Avory) – which span 1964-1975 and are split into four different categories: 1.
