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Raymond Davies (other)
Ray Davies (born 1944) is an English rock musician, best known for his work with The Kinks. Ray or Raymond Davies may also refer to: *Ray Davies (trumpeter), English trumpeter and bandleader *Ray Davies (footballer, born 1931), English footballer for Tranmere Rovers *Ray Davies (footballer, born 1932) (1932–1984), Australian rules footballer for Fitzroy *Ray Davies (footballer, born 1946), Australian rules footballer for North Melbourne *Ray Davies (sailor), New Zealand sailor *Raymond Davies (athlete), English javelin thrower See also *Raymond Davies Hughes Raymond Davies Hughes (11 August 1923 – 4 April 1999), from Mold, north Wales, was a Welsh RAF airman who made propaganda broadcasts in Welsh for the Germans during World War II. Early life Hughes moved to Mold after his mother married Joh ... (1923–1999), RAF airman * Raymond Davis (other) {{hndis, Davies, Ray ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ray Davies
Sir Raymond Douglas Davies ( ; born 21 June 1944) is an English musician. He was the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and main songwriter for the rock band the Kinks, which he led with his younger brother Dave on lead guitar and backing vocals. He has also acted in, directed, and produced shows for theatre and television. Known for focusing his lyrics on English culture, nostalgia, and social satire, he is often referred to as the "Godfather of Britpop", though he disputes this title. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Kinks in 1990. After the dissolution of the Kinks in 1996, he embarked on a solo career. Early years Raymond Douglas Davies was born at 6 Denmark Terrace in the Fortis Green area of London on 21 June 1944. He is the seventh of eight children born to working-class parents, including six elder sisters and younger brother Dave Davies. His father, Frederick George Davies (1902–1975), was a slaughterhouse worker.London, Eng ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ray Davies (trumpeter)
Ray Davies was a Welsh trumpeter, session musician, and bandleader, active from the 1940s to 1970s. Much of his work featured on the Boosey & Hawkes stock music library, experiencing a surge in popularity during the 1990s lounge revival, and he also frequently conducted the BBC Radio Orchestra, as well as playing for the BBC Big Band. He is the father of record producer Rhett Davies, and served as chairman of BASCA from 2004 to 2010. During his childhood, he played in local military bands, after which he attended the Royal College of Music. After finishing his education, he began to play trumpet for a large number of orchestras, big bands, and theatres across London, including that of Frank Cordell. In the 1960s, he took part in a session for Reader's Digest, which, wanting a British response to Herb Alpert, led to Davies forming his band. This group was known as Ray Davies and The Button-Down Brass (or The Button-Down Brass Featuring The Funky Trumpet of Ray Davies), and it relea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ray Davies (footballer, Born 1931)
Ray Davies ( 3 October 1931, Wallasey - March 2019) was a footballer who played as a winger for Tranmere Rovers. Davies spent his entire playing career at the club, making 120 Football League The English Football League (EFL) is a league of professional football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888 as the Football League, the league is the oldest such competition in the world. It was the top-level football league in Engla ... appearances over seven seasons. References 1931 births 2019 deaths Footballers from Wallasey Men's association football wingers English men's footballers Tranmere Rovers F.C. players English Football League players {{England-footy-forward-1930s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ray Davies (footballer, Born 1932)
Ray Davies (26 September 1932 – 21 February 1984) was a former Australian rules footballer who played with Fitzroy in the Victorian Football League The Victorian Football League (VFL) is an Australian rules football league in Australia serving as one of the second-tier regional semi-professional competitions which sit underneath the fully professional Australian Football League (AFL). I ... (VFL). Notes External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Davies, Ray 1932 births 1984 deaths Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Fitzroy Football Club players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ray Davies (footballer, Born 1946)
Ray Davies (born 18 April 1946) is a former Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League The Victorian Football League (VFL) is an Australian rules football league in Australia serving as one of the second-tier regional semi-professional competitions which sit underneath the fully professional Australian Football League (AFL). I ... (VFL). Notes External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Davies, Ray Living people 1946 births Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) North Melbourne Football Club players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ray Davies (sailor)
Ramon "Ray" Davies is a New Zealand sailor who has competed in multiple Volvo Ocean Races and America's Cups. His career as a professional sailor has lasted over 23 years including 16 years in the Team New Zealand fulfilling a variety of roles like helmsman, designer, strategist and even as the coach of the New Zealand team. Davies was on the second-placed ''Merit Cup'' in the 1997–98 Whitbread Round the World Race. He then sailed with America One in the 2000 Louis Vuitton Cup, before helming the winning ''Illbruck Challenge'' in the 2001–02 Volvo Ocean Race. He joined Team New Zealand as a part of their weather team for the 2003 America's Cup. He was a member of New Zealand's afterguard for both the 2007 and 2013 America's Cups and backup helmsman for the 2017 America's Cup The 2017 America's Cup was the 35th staging of the America's Cup yacht race. The challenger, Emirates Team New Zealand, won by a score of 7 to 1 over the defender, Oracle Team USA. It was held on th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raymond Davies (athlete)
Raymond Arthur Charles Davies is a male former athlete who competed for England. Athletics career He represented England in the javelin at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff Cardiff (; cy, Caerdydd ) is the capital city, capital and List of urban areas in the United Kingdom, largest city of Wales. It forms a Principal areas of Wales, principal area, officially known as the City and County of Cardiff ( cy, Dinas a ..., Wales. He was a member of the London University Athletic Club. References English male javelin throwers British male javelin throwers Athletes (track and field) at the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games competitors for England {{UK-sport-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raymond Davies Hughes
Raymond Davies Hughes (11 August 1923 – 4 April 1999), from Mold, north Wales, was a Welsh RAF airman who made propaganda broadcasts in Welsh for the Germans during World War II. Early life Hughes moved to Mold after his mother married John Hughes, a bricklayer at the John Summers steelworks in Shotton. Hughes first attended Mold Council School, and then in 1937 Alun School. After finishing at the age of 15 he worked for a shoe store in Mold. He was promoted to branch manager in Bangor, but was suddenly dismissed for, as he later claimed, dressing the shop windows while in his shirt sleeves. Wartime service Hughes joined the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve in 1941 and was selected for flying duties as an air gunner. He was posted to No. 467 Squadron of the Royal Australian Air Force, and within five months made such a favourable impression that he was recommended for an officer's commission. On 17 August 1943, Hughes was flying his 21st mission as a gunner in a Lanca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
