stooka Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 A guy I know is making a movie about trying to get the Kinks to reunite. He talks to, and plays with, Sting, Robyn Hitchcock, and others. The trailer is here: Yes, this excites me! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Synthesizer Patel Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 this should really be the last word on this: The problem: Dave Davies seems to want no part of a reunion, having posted on his Web site earlier this year that "it would be like a poor remake of 'Night of the Livin (sic) Dead' " and declaring that Ray has been doing "Karaoke Kinks shows since 1996." it probably will end up happening though - rust never sleeps, and all that... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 this should really be the last word on this: The problem: Dave Davies seems to want no part of a reunion, having posted on his Web site earlier this year that "it would be like a poor remake of 'Night of the Livin (sic) Dead' " and declaring that Ray has been doing "Karaoke Kinks shows since 1996." it probably will end up happening though - rust never sleeps, and all that... I read the other day that Mott The Hoople is going to re-unite also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 That was fabulous! Compliments to your friend. Well he's looking for investors in order to finish it, which may have been overlooked in the first scene.It you've got some extra cash sitting around I can put you in touch with him ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 I read the other day that Mott The Hoople is going to re-unite also. "I've been wanting to do this for years!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j4lackey Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 A guy I know is making a movie about trying to get the Kinks to reunite. He talks to, and plays with, Sting, Robyn Hitchcock, and others. The trailer is here: Nice! If I had money, I would give it to him. Please keep us updated on his project. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Another source - BBC News: The Kinks start work on comebackBy Ian YoungsMusic reporter, BBC News The KinksThe Kinks had hits like You Really Got Me, Lola and Waterloo Sunset The Kinks have begun writing new songs ahead of a possible reunion, singer Ray Davies has said. "We've started a little bit of this and that," he told BBC News. But it is too early to judge the quality, he said. "It depends if there's good music. We want good new music. I'd like to do it as a more collaborative thing than we used to do." The Kinks were one of the most popular and influential bands of the 1960s, and last performed together in 1996. In September, Davies said any reunion would also depend on the health of bandmate and brother Dave, who suffered a stroke in 2004. But Dave is currently well, the singer said. Duets album The Kinks were responsible for classic '60s hits like You Really Got Me, Sunny Afternoon, Waterloo Sunset and All Day And All Of The Night. Ray Davies would have to fit a reunion around his solo US tour, an album with a choir and a further album of collaborations. He is aiming to duet with a range of artists, including Razorlight frontman Johnny Borrell, Snow Patrol and some previously unknown talents. "I don't just want to do usual suspects," he said. "I'd love to do something with Johnny, but I'd like to find new bands. Unsigned even. I usually like the underdogs." He is also hoping to enlist rock 'n' roll pioneer Chuck Berry. "I've never met the man but he was one of my heroes as a lyricist," he said. We'll see how it works out - a mixture of Snow Patrol and Chuck Berry. It should be an interesting record." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I won't believe any article about a Kinks reunion until Dave is quoted therein. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oil Can Boyd Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Nice! If I had money, I would give it to him. Please keep us updated on his project. I don't know if this is appropriate to post here but the update is that he is getting close but he needs a little more money to finish it. Details here ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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