Happy birthday! Ray Davies turns 82 today

The iconic and legendary musician turns 82 on Sunday, Jun. 21, 2026.

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Kinks frontman Ray Davies is celebrating his 82nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Popular musician Ray Davies has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 82nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Davies, a cultural icon

Born Raymond Douglas Davies in London on June 21, 1944, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Davies' not just a great musician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ray hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ray Davies as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 82.

Happy Birthday, Ray, you're the best!

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