Guitarist, singer and songwriter. Born at 6 Denmark Terrace, Fortis Green, Muswell Hill. One of the founder members of the rock group The Kinks. After the group disbanded he pursued a solo career. Knighted in 2017.
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Ray Davies
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Firefighter who died as a result of a fire at Shannons Corner, New Malden.
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