Plaque

Ray and Dave Davies

Erection date: /2/2006

Inscription

The Clissold Arms, London
Ray & Dave Davies
Site of the first public performance of Ray & Dave Davies, founding members of The Kinks, in December 1960. The Kinks went on to become one of Britain's most influential rock bands and its members are regarded as the founding fathers of musical genres that emerged decades after they disbanded.
Campaign for Real Ale
Pubs in Time - February 2006 - plaque no 13

Site: Ray and Dave Davies (1 memorial)

N2, Fortis Green, 105, The Clissold Arms Public House

The plaque is above the dark van on the left of our photo.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Ray and Dave Davies

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The Kinks

Rock group formed in Muswell Hill. Their numerous hits include: 'You Really G...

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Dave Davies

Guitarist, singer and songwriter. Born at 6 Denmark Terrace, Fortis Green, Mu...

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Ray Davies

Guitarist, singer and songwriter. Born at 6 Denmark Terrace, Fortis Green, Mu...

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Ray and Dave Davies

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Pubs in Time

A scheme developed by The Campaign for Real Ale for erecting plaques on publi...

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Campaign for Real Ale

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