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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.
Michelle Gilliam Phillips (born Holly Michelle Gilliam; June 4, 1944) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She rose to fame as a vocalist in the musical quartet the Mamas & the Papas in the mid-1960s. Her voice was described by Time magazine as the "purest soprano in pop music".
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.”
Michael Charles Avory was born 15 February 1944 in East Molesey, Surrey, England. He was drummer and percussionist for The Kinks, from shortly after their formation in 1964 until 1984.
Mar 28, 2023 · A new start, a new love, but have you really changed? Still haunted by the quest and the girl. Just a few days before the set's arrival on March 24, 2023 (there will be a Part 2 issued later this year), Avory spoke to AllMusic from England, and discussed the set, his favorite Kinks tracks, and his relationship with the Davies brothers.
Mar 22, 2024 · (To win a personalized 8×10 Michelle Phillips autograph, keep reading.) Simply put, this is the best interview I’ve done to date. It helps that band biographer Richard Campbell and I were faced with a woman who was ready to come clean, to be so vulnerable, so funny….and SO RAW.
