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About
Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and frontman with the British rock band The Kinks, the band known for hit singles like "All Day and All of the Night." The band released over 20 albums throughout its career. Solo, he released over 6 albums throughout his career.
Before Fame
He studied art at the Hornsey College of Art while he was in London. He and The Kinks signed their first record deal in 1964.
Trivia
He was the recipient of the 2006 BMI Icon Award for excellence in music and influence on rock music. He was inducted into the American Songwriters Hall of Fame in June 2014.
Family Life
He married Pat Crosby, then Rasa Dicpetri in 1964, and then later Yvonne Gunner in 1974. He has five daughters named Natalie, Victoria, Eva, Natalie, and Louisa.
Associated With
He received the Order of the British Empire from Queen Elizabeth II for "Services to Music."
