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Ray Davies (Raymond Douglas Davies) was born on 21 June, 1944 in London, England, UK, is a Soundtrack, Music Department, Actor. Discover Ray Davies's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?
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Raymond Douglas Davies |
Occupation |
soundtrack,music_department,actor |
Age |
78 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
Born |
21 June 1944 |
Birthday |
21 June |
Birthplace |
London, England, UK |
Nationality |
United Kingdom |
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He is a member of famous Soundtrack with the age 78 years old group.
Ray Davies Height, Weight & Measurements
At 78 years old, Ray Davies height
is 5' 11¾" (1.82 m) .
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Height |
5' 11¾" (1.82 m) |
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Who Is Ray Davies's Wife?
His wife is Patricia Crosbie (1985 - 1998) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Yvonne Gunner (1 November 1974 - 1981) ( divorced), Rasa Dicpetris (12 November 1964 - 1973) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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Parents |
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Wife |
Patricia Crosbie (1985 - 1998) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Yvonne Gunner (1 November 1974 - 1981) ( divorced), Rasa Dicpetris (12 November 1964 - 1973) ( divorced) ( 2 children) |
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Ray Davies Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Ray Davies worth at the age of 78 years old? Ray Davies’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated
Ray Davies's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
House |
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Cars |
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Source of Income |
Soundtrack |
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Timeline
He was awarded the Knight Bachelor of the Order of the British Empire in the 2017 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to the Arts. He is a musician in London, England.
Winner of the 2006 Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music.
His song "Waterloo Sunset" won the 2005 Q Classic Song Award.
In early 2004, he gallantly chased after a thief who stole his girlfriend's purse, and was shot in the leg. A week before that, he was awarded Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to music. He has since recovered and continues to perform. His influence has been significant. He has gained a considerable following in his own native Britain, and Pete Townshend from The Who has credited him as his favorite songwriter.
He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2003 Queen's New Year's Eve Honours List for his services to music.
Director Wes Anderson originally intended to have the whole of Rushmore (1998) set to songs by The Kinks. Anderson changed his mind when he wanted to use a series of songs by other bands from the "British Invasion", although he kept the Davies/Kinks song, "Nothin' In This World Can Stop Me Worryin' 'Bout That Girl".
His song "Apeman" was covered by former Marillion singer Fish on his album "Songs From the Mirror" (1993).
The band went through a revolving door of backing musicians, and in the mid-1990s, the Kinks separated. Today, Ray Davies performs solo. He has four solo albums to date and is also involved in theater and television.
In 1973, Davies attempted suicide by overdose following the breakup of his first marriage. He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
In 1970, they released perhaps their most famous LP, "Lola Versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, Part One". This record spawned their trademark "Lola", along with other great songs such as "Apeman", "Get Back in Line", "Powerman", and others. "Muswell Hillbillies" followed the next year, which was perhaps their last commercially successful album.
From the 1970s in the early 1990s, the Kinks' career proved to be a roller coaster of commercial success, and failure. Perhaps part of the reason for this was the bitter rivalry between Dave and Ray Davies which could never be fully resolved.
This style was evident on The Kinks' next four albums, "Face to Face" (1966), "Something Else by The Kinks" (1967), "The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society" (1968), and "Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)" (1969).
Between 1964 and 1965, The Kinks released other hits such as "All Day and All of the Night", "Til the End of the Day", "Tired of Waiting for You", and others. Unfortunately, like most brothers, Ray and Dave Davies often were prone to sibling rivalry, and could act violent towards each other and the rest of the band. This behavior may have contributed to the American Musicians Union issuing a four-year touring ban against them. Since this would prevent them from enjoying, the prosperity of the British Invasion that their contemporaries enjoyed, Ray decided to seek a new direction in songwriting. His songs would reflect on his childhood and the days of the British Empire, when the class system was going strong, and poverty was great.
In 1963, he joined Dave's band The Ravens on rhythm guitar and vocals. He later rose to the position of chief songwriter and singer.
Davies was in many ways unique among the frontmen in British rock bands from the 1960s. He never got into drugs or affiliated himself with "hippie" culture (nor did his band), although The Kinks did present themselves as hard-drinking. Davies was also never a Lothario in the ranks with his contemporaries, and he married at a very young age. By all accounts a quiet, unapproachable type off stage, Davies had a series of nervous breakdowns as a young man, which led to him being hospitalized twice.
Ray Davies was born on June 21, 1944 in Fortis Green, which is located in Muswell Hill, north of London, England. He was the seventh of eighth children, and with his younger brother Dave, he was one of the only two boys in his family.