The Kinks Logo Two files: One with a stand, one without a stand. (Pictured printed with ABS without stand) The Kinks were an English rock band formed in Muswell Hill , North London, in 1963 by brothers Dave and Ray Davies . They are regarded as one of the most important and influential rock groups of the era. [1] [2] The band emerged in 1964 during the height of British rhythm and blues and Merseybeat , and were briefly part of the British Invasion of the US until their touring ban in 1965. Their third single, the Ray Davies penned " You Really Got Me ", [2] [3] became an international hit, topping the charts in the United Kingdom and reaching the Top 10 in the United States. [4] Between the mid-1960s and early 1970s, the group released a string of hit singles; studio albums drew good reviews but sold less than compilations of their singles. They gained a reputation for reflecting English culture and lifestyle, fuelled by Ray Davies' observational writing style. [2] Albums such as Face to Face , Something Else , The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society , Arthur , Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround and Muswell Hillbillies , along with their accompanying singles, are considered among the most influential recordings of the period. [1] [3] [5] Please check out my other band designs https://pinshape.com/users/16362-neilblue Thanks