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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 80 years old?

Popular As Raymond Douglas Davies
Occupation soundtrack,music_department,actor
Age 80 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 21 June, 1944
Birthday 21 June
Birthplace London, England, UK
Nationality United Kingdom

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Ray Davies Height, Weight & Measurements

At 80 years old, Ray Davies height is 5' 11¾" (1.82 m) .

Physical Status
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)

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Patricia Crosbie (1985 - 1998) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Yvonne Gunner (1 November 1974 - 1981) ( divorced), Rasa Dicpetris (12 November 1964 - 1973) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

Ray Davies Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ray Davies worth at the age of 80 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 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1944

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.

1960

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.

1963

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.

1964

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.

1966

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).

1970

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.

1973

In 1973, Davies attempted suicide by overdose following the breakup of his first marriage. He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

1990

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.

1993

His song "Apeman" was covered by former Marillion singer Fish on his album "Songs From the Mirror" (1993).

1998

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".

2003

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.

2004

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.

2005

His song "Waterloo Sunset" won the 2005 Q Classic Song Award.

2006

Winner of the 2006 Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music.

2017

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.