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Michael Charles Avory (born 15 February 1944) is an English musician, best known as the longtime drummer and percussionist for the English rock band the Kinks. He joined them shortly after their formation in 1964 and remained with them until 1984, when he left amid creative friction with guitarist Dave Davies.
Der Schlagzeuger Mick Avory schied im Jahr 1984 aus. Er war stets das ruhige ausgleichende Element bei den ständigen Streitereien in der Band und der Studioarbeit gewesen, hatte aber schließlich genug von den Spannungen zwischen den Davies-Brüdern. Wesentlich für seinen Ausstieg war, dass Avory und Dave Davies übereinstimmend erklärten ...
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9. Nov. 2020 · Learn about the life and career of Mick Avory, the legendary drummer of The Kinks, who played a key role in the band's success and innovation. Discover his drumming style, his jazz-tutored versatility, his passion for the music industry, and his challenges and achievements.
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Avory was born 1944 in London. The Kinks released one of the signature songs of the British Invasion, " You Really Got Me ", which topped the U.K. charts and hit #7 in the U.S. in 1964. Its pounding drums and slashing guitar chords were to have a profound influence on the development of '70s hard rock and heavy metal.
28. März 2023 · The Kinks' drummer Mick Avory talks to AllMusic about the new multi-disc set The Journey: Part 1, which features songs selected by the band's three surviving members. He also shares his memories of the band's early days, his favorite tracks, and his opinion on the reunion rumors.
24. Apr. 2023 · Mick Avory talks about his life and career as the drummer of The Kinks, the influential rock band that sold 50 million records and won the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He shares his musical influences, his drumming style, his songwriting, and his plans for the band's future.
Mick Avory, born 15 February 1944, in East Molesey, Surrey, drummed with The Kinks from January 1964 to 1984, making him the longest-serving member of the band, beside the Davies brothers. Mick started drumming when he was 13 and was influenced mostly by jazz drummers like Buddy Rich, Art Blakey, Philly Jo Jones and Joe Morello.
