Raymond Douglas "Ray" Davies CBE (/ˈdeɪvɪs/ DAY-vis; born 21 June 1944) is an English musician. He was the lead singer and songwriter for the Kinks, which he led with his younger brother, Dave. He has also acted, directed and produced shows for theatre and television.
Since the dissolution of the Kinks in 1996, Ray Davies has embarked on a solo career as a singer-songwriter.