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Kinks Guitarist Dave Davies Takes Aim at Electronic Musician Moby

Renowned guitarist Dave Davies of The Kinks recently criticized musician Moby for his comments on the band’s music. Davies expressed his disapproval of Moby’s remarks, highlighting his own personal perspective on the band’s music and legacy. Davies’ comments have sparked a conversation among fans and critics alike, prompting a deeper analysis of The Kinks’ impact on the music industry.

Music News: Kinksâ Dave Davies Slams Moby

Moby has sparked backlash from The Kinksâ camp after criticising the lyrics of the bandâs classic track Lola, calling them âgross and transphobicâ in a new interview.

The electronic musician told The Guardian that hearing the 1970 hit on a Spotify playlist left him âtaken abackâ by what he viewed as outdated themes, prompting a swift response from guitarist Dave Davies, who rejected the accusation and defended his brother Sir Ray Daviesâ intentions behind the song.

Moby recently told the Guardian: âLola by The Kinks came up on a Spotify playlist, and I thought the lyrics were gross and transphobic.

âI like their early music, but I was really taken aback at how unevolved the lyrics are.â

Songwriter Sir Ray took inspiration from his conversations with drag queens for the lyrics about an encounter between a man and a transgender woman at a Soho bar.

Taking to X on Sunday (22.03.26), he fumed: âI am highly insulted that Moby would accuse my brother of being âunevolvedâ or transphobic in any way.â

His post was accompanied by a lengthy letter by trans musician Jayne County, who hailed Lola as âa song that breaks down barriers and brings a used to be, hush, hush subject to the forefront.â

Jayne penned: âWhen I heard the song I was both thrilled and amazed that The Kinks would be singing a song about a trans person and wondered if anyone else had picked up on it! Who was cool or hip enough to realize what The Kinks weâre singing about! Lola will always be one of those songs that for me âbroke the iceâ so to speak!â âI donât think the radio stations picked up on the subject matter but a lot of the fans did and thatâs what really matters⦠Being Trans myself this will always be a very special song to me.â

In a separate post, Dave continued his rant: âMoby should be careful what he says.

â[Famous drag troupe] The Cockettes and their friends used to follow us around on tour. We appreciated them.â

He added: âWhy is Moby being so rude about this simple song.â âWeâre not transphobic. Why does he have to have a go at us?â

At the time of writing, Moby hasnât responded to Dave.

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Author: Brad LeBeau (promotionmusicnews.com)
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