In Thank You for the Days, fans from around the world share how the legendary The Kinks have inspired and shaped their lives. Here are their stories, from unforgettable concerts and offstage encounters to enduring friendships forged through a shared love of the music.

 

Among the contributors are songwriters Ron Sexsmith and Wesley Stace (a.k.a. John Wesley Harding) as well as Crouch End Festival Chorus musical director David Temple and other collaborators who have worked with The Kinks behind the scenes. Band members Ray Davies, Dave Davies, and Mick Avory additionally offer up some words of gratitude to the fans for their loyalty over the years.

 

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Chris Kocher is a writer, editor and all-around gentleman and scholar from Binghamton, New York - the hometown of Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling and the 'Milkshake Capital of the World' (at least according to Ray Davies). His entertainment articles have appeared in newspapers and magazines across the U.S.A. Since 2011, he has hosted The Signal, a music and entertainment radio show on WHRW FM. He has been a Kinks fan for almost 30 years, which still doesn't seem long enough.