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Ray Davies 레이 데이비스

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Sir Raymond Douglas Davies (born 21 June 1944) is an English musician. He was the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and primary songwriter for the rock band the Kinks, with his younger brother Dave providing lead guitar and backing vocals; the Davies brothers were the band's only consistent members. He has also acted in, directed and produced shows for theatre and television. Known for focusing his lyrics on rock bands, English culture, nostalgia and social satire, he is often referred to as the "Godfather of Britpop", though he disputes this title.

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Verified facts

Ray Davies (레이 데이비스) — verified Korean artist. Agency: MNRK Music Group.

Details

• Genre: rock music, pop music
• Awards: Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Knight Bachelor, MOJO Awards
• Born: 21 June 1944
• Nationality: English
• Occupation: Musician
• Band: the Kinks
• Birth Date: 1944년 6월 21일
• Profession: 싱어송라이터
• Notable Group: 킹크스

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• MusicBrainz lists the Korean name as Ray Davies; KoreaAPI uses 레이 데이비스 (chosen by source authority).

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Verified & tracked since 2026-08-18 · 4 verified snapshots.

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