Author:Ray Davies
As a boy in post-War England, legendary Kinks singer/songwriter Ray Davies fell in love with America – its movies and music, its culture of freedom fed his imagination.
In Americana, Davies tries to make sense of his long love-hate relationship with the country that both inspires and frustrates him, and where he nearly lost his life in a street shooting.
Some of the most fascinating characters in pop culture and the British Invasion make appearances, from the famous to the behind-the-scenes players. The book is interspersed with lyrics and also includes photographs from Davies's own collection and the Kinks’ archive.
From his quintessentially English perspective, Davies – with candour, humour, and wit – takes us on a very personal road trip through his life and storied career as a rock star, and reveals what music, fame and America really mean to him.
Davies is candid and honest about his personal and creative struggles.
—— New York TimesA memoir of certainties rocked by the melodic patterns and syncopated beat of American popular culture.
—— GuardianThis is no tired rock story but something far more profound, funny and disturbing.
—— Irish TimesA frank account of his own love/hate relationship with America.
—— GQ MagazineHow the son of a market porter gave up a career as an electrician to become one of Britain's most successful and best loved actors ... the long awaited story...
—— IndependentIt really is a life story, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
—— Matt Baker, The One ShowHe comes across as hugely likeable and approachable.
—— Daily MailTouching, funny and warm-hearted.
—— Sunday MirrorTouching and funny ... it really is a top read.
—— SunWritten with real charm.
—— GuardianAffable, humble and unpretentious.
—— MetroLovely-jubbly.
—— ES MagazineAn engaging and entertaining read.
—— Daily ExpressI absolutely loved reading this because it was just like [he] were talking to me.
—— Lorraine KellyAn exceptional man who’s led an exceptional life…The book is wonderful ... It made me laugh a lot and then it made me quite weepy at times as well
—— Jo WhileyNow his autobiography is out in paperback and reading it is like having the man himself talk to you from the comfort of his armchair. It’s a fascinating insight into a lost world … A true gent.
—— Sun
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