RAY DAVIES Americana: The Kinks, The Road And The Perfect Riff (2013 UK 320-page hardback. An iconic rock legend who inspired generations of musicians as lead singer and songwriter of the Kinks. Since the the group disbanded, he has embarkedon a solo career and continues to tour & record. In this book Davies tries to make sense of his long love-hate relationship with the country that both inspired & frustrated him. From his quintessentially English perspective as a Kink, and 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. Also includes a photographic insert with images from Davies's own collection from the band's archive, complete with dust cover)