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“When I discovered Mose Allison I felt I had discovered the missing link between jazz and blues”

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Ray Davies is a British musician, born on June 21, 1944. He is a founding member of the iconic rock band The Kinks and is known for his unique lyrics and musical style. Davies' music covers a wide range of social, political, and personal themes, having a profound impact on musicians that followed. more

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