Shel Talmy, producer for the Who, the Kinks and David Bowie, dies aged 87Shel Talmy, a significant music producer, died peacefully at age 87, leaving behind a legacy that shaped the sound of 1960s rock and pop music.
Kinks' classic record label revived after 40 years - and on vinylTony Currie has revived the historic Pye Records, aiming to reinvigorate its legacy in the music industry after years of dormancy.
How The Kinks casually made this queer rock ballad a smash hit in 1970The Kinks introduced a gender-fluid character in their song 'Lola' before Lou Reed's 'Walk On The Wild Side'.The Kinks' hit single 'Lola' was a surprising shift in direction for the band and marked a new phase in their music career.