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
The Clissold Arms, London Ray & Dave Davies Site of the first public perf...
A progressive rock band formed in the basement of the then Lucky Horseshoe Cafe, at the site of the plaque. Their first gig with the name Yes was in Essex on 3 August 1968. The band is still recor...
Composer of the Classical period - prominent and prolific. Born Austria as Franz Joseph Haydn. Aged 6 he was sent away to train as a musician. Worked primarily for the wealthy Esterházy family. ...
Hymn writer (e.g. wrote the words for the carol "Ding dong merrily on high"). Born: Birkenhead, Cheshire. Died: Highgate. Buried: Little Walsingham, Norfolk, where he had been a vicar. He retir...
Hard rock band. Formed in Sydney by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Their hit albums include 'Highway to Hell' and 'Back in Black'. Bon Scott was their lead singer and lyricist.
Musician and songwriter. Born Liverpool. One of the four Beatles. March 1969 married Linda Eastman.
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