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Release Date:
January 1, 1985
Original Title:
The Story of the Kinks
Genres:
Documentary | History | Music
Production Companies:
Cable Connection Television Inc.
Production Countries:
Canada | United Kingdom | United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
CA: G GB: PG US: G
Runtime: 54
Discover the inside story of the most influential English rock band of the '60s. Inspired by a mix of genres including rhythm and blues, folk and country, their music created a British Invasion around the world. Their third single "You Really Got Me" became an international hit and went straight to the top of the charts in the UK. With seventeen top 20 singles and five top ten albums in the UK, the Kinks had an incredibly successful career spanning over 30 years. Featuring interviews with key members of the group, this is their story.
Camera Operator:
Steve Albins
Director:
Martin Brierley
Editor:
Tony P. Waters
Electrician:
Des Hill
Executive Producer:
Cyril Van Den Hemel
Graphic Designer:
Tony Geddes
Mike Milne
Music:
Nigel Chappell
Clive Chappell
Producer:
Martin Brierley
Production Assistant:
Zanna Wilford
Researcher:
Jenny Foster
Script Consultant:
Johnny Rogan
Sound Mix Technician:
Steve Hellaby
Sound Recordist:
Neil Forsyth
Title Designer:
Jill Furmanovsky
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