THE BEAT GOES ON
DETROIT, MI—What’s more exciting than seeing the Kinks in live performance? Why, seeing the Kinks after a live performance. Like the proverbial barrel of monkeys, these whimsical rockers just keep on entertaining. They probably can’t be stopped.
THE BEAT GOES ON
JOHN BONHAM 1948-1980
Powermen Don't Need To Fight? The Beat Really Goes On
DETROIT, MI—What’s more exciting than seeing the Kinks in live performance? Why, seeing the Kinks after a live performance. Like the proverbial barrel of monkeys, these whimsical rockers just keep on entertaining. They probably can’t be stopped.
In way of proof, I stopped backstage after the Kinks’ most recent Detroit performance at Cobo Arena. Foremost on my mind was Ray Davies’ humorous mid-60’s tune, “Act Nice And Gentle.” I was wondering if the guys would ever play the tune in concert.
Luckily, lead guitarist/dental hygienist Dave Davies was the first Kink to pop out. Having interviewed (and eaten with! at the same tabled the soon-to-betoothless pop star all in the same month, I naturally assumed he’d cheerfully recognize me. And I was half right, which is a better average than George Brett could ever hope for.
“Hi Dave,” I said innocuously, offering my hand. “You probably remember me from CREEM...”