Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

David Russell Gordon Davies Biography and Timeline

Follow David Russell Gordon Davies through 4 dated historical records for Great Britain.

David Russell Gordon Davies, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records
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1947–1964Years on this page

1947

Birth of David Russell Gordon Davies

Member · Member of The Kinks · London · Arts / Popular Music

Birth of David Russell Gordon Davies

Role range: 1947-

1962

Joining The Ravens

Guitarist · Member of The Kinks · London · Arts / Popular Music

Joins his brother Ray’s early group.

Role range: 1947-

1964

You Really Got Me Guitar

Guitarist · Member of The Kinks · London · Arts / Popular Music

Creates the distorted guitar sound on You Really Got Me.

Role range: 1947-

The Kinks

Guitarist · Member of The Kinks · London · Arts / Popular Music

Becomes a founding member of The Kinks.

Role range: 1947-

Records, sources and methodology

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