- formed 1964, London
- disbanded 1996
- 24 Dutch Top 40 hits
The Kinks is a group, formed in 1964 in London and disbanded in 1996. Over the years, John Beecham, Mick Avory, Dave Davies, Pete Quaife, Ray Davies, John Dalton, John Gosling, Andy Pyle and five others played in the group. In the Dutch Top 40 there were 24 records, five of them reaching the top spot. The highest was Lola: number 1 in week 39 of 1970.
Source: MusicBrainz and Discogs
Timeline of The Kinks
The members of The Kinks over the years: thirteen members, with the years they belonged to the group, including anyone who left for a while and came back. The red lines are the entries in the Dutch Top 40. Point at a line and click for the weekly chart. A linked name has its own page.
The Kinks
John Beecham
Mick Avory
Dave Davies
Pete Quaife†
Ray Davies
John Dalton
John Gosling†
Andy Pyle
Jim Rodford†
Gordon John Edwards†
Ian Gibbons†
Bob Henrit
Mark Haley1965197019751980198519901995Member of the groupDutch Top 40Member until the end
Concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium
Where The Kinks played in the Netherlands and Belgium, according to setlist.fm: 46 concerts, newest first.
- Beurs van Berlage
- Bellekouter
- Oude Markt
- Luchthaven Oostende
- Cirque Royal / Koninklijk Circus
- Muziekcentrum Vredenburg
- De Zandkuil Openluchttheater
- Vorst Nationaal / Forest National
- De Doelen
- Muziekcentrum Vredenburg
- De Vereeniging
- Festivalpark
Show all 46 earlier concerts
- Achiel Eeckloo Rockweide
- Vorst Nationaal / Forest National
- Stadsschouwburg
- Sporthal Arena
- Congresgebouw
- Dell
- Burgemeester Damen Sportpark
- Concertgebouw
- Amsterdam Fantasio
- Waalkade
- Begijnhof
- Parc Communal
- De Eurobeurs
- Stadsschouwburg
- Théâtre 140
- Théâtre 140
- Théâtre 140
- Club 67
- Volksbelang
- De Roma
- Concertgebouw
- AVRO TV Studio
- Netherland 1 TV Studio
- Feesttent
- Hotel de Kruisweg
- Houtrusthallen
- Sporthal Sportlaan
- Casino
- Hotel de Kruisweg
- Salle de l'Ete
- Le Palace
- Coliseum
- Koningin Elisabethzaal
- Feestgebouw
Source: setlist.fm
Most played live
The songs The Kinks played most often in the Netherlands and Belgium, from 13 setlists on setlist.fm. Intros and tapes are not counted.
- 1You Really Got Me7 of 13
- 2Lola5 of 13
- 3A Well Respected Man5 of 13
- 4Sunny Afternoon4 of 13
- 5Louie Louie cover of Richard Berry & the Pharaohs4 of 13
- 6Till the End of the Day4 of 13
- 7Dedicated Follower of Fashion3 of 13
- 8Mr. Pleasant3 of 13
- 9All Day and All of the Night2 of 13
- 10Come Dancing2 of 13
- 11Dead End Street2 of 13
- 12Do It Again2 of 13
- 13Don't Forget to Dance2 of 13
- 14Guilty2 of 13
- 15Living on a Thin Line2 of 13
Source: setlist.fm
Biggest hits of The Kinks
The Kinks had 24 records in the Dutch Top 40. The best-charting record comes first; the badge shows the peak position, the title opens the full run. These are the five biggest. The button below opens all entries.
week 17, 1966230weeks in the chart
with 24 records1965first entry
week 1, 19651983latest entry
week 22, 198311years with an entry
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1970Dutch Top 40: peak position 1 in week 39 of 1970, 17 weeks in the chart Lola
The Kinks4:02 -
1966Dutch Top 40: peak position 1 in week 17 of 1966, 15 weeks in the chart Dedicated Follower of Fashion
The Kinks3:01 -
1980Dutch Top 40: peak position 1 in week 2 of 1981, 13 weeks in the chart Lola
The Kinks4:02 -
1966Dutch Top 40: peak position 1 in week 29 of 1966, 12 weeks in the chart Sunny Afternoon
The Kinks3:33 -
1967Dutch Top 40: peak position 1 in week 23 of 1967, 12 weeks in the chart Waterloo Sunset
The Kinks3:15
All Dutch Top 40 entries of The Kinks
Source: top40.nl
Awards and honours
The Kinks received one award or honour.
- 1990Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Frequently asked questions
When was The Kinks formed?
The Kinks was formed in 1964 in London. The group disbanded in 1996.
Who played in The Kinks?
Over the years that was John Beecham, Mick Avory, Dave Davies, Pete Quaife, Ray Davies, John Dalton, John Gosling, Andy Pyle, Jim Rodford, Gordon John Edwards, Ian Gibbons, Bob Henrit and one others. The timeline shows for each member the years they belonged; the names are also in the side column.
What was the biggest hit of The Kinks in the Dutch Top 40?
The best-charting record is Lola, which reached number 1 in week 39 of 1970. In total 24 records made the Dutch Top 40, five of them at number 1. The five biggest: Lola (number 1, 1970), Dedicated Follower of Fashion (number 1, 1966), Lola (number 1, 1981), Sunny Afternoon (number 1, 1966) and Waterloo Sunset (number 1, 1967). All entries, with the week-by-week run, are on the Dutch Top 40 page of The Kinks (the button below the list).
Which awards has The Kinks won?
The Kinks received one award or honour: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1990).
When did The Kinks play in the Netherlands and Belgium?
According to setlist.fm, The Kinks played the Netherlands and Belgium 46 times, most recently on 1 July 1993 at Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam. All dates are on this page under Concerts in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Which songs does The Kinks play live most often?
In the Netherlands and Belgium, according to 13 setlists on setlist.fm: You Really Got Me (7 of 13), Lola (5 of 13), A Well Respected Man (5 of 13), Sunny Afternoon (4 of 13) and Louie Louie (4 of 13). The full list is on this page under Most played live.
Where can you find The Kinks online?
Through Wikipedia, the official website, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Deezer, Apple Music and Spotify. The links are in the side column of this page.
Where can you see and hear The Kinks?
The Dutch Top 40 entries have a round Spotify button. The music plays in the player at the bottom and keeps going while you browse on, after one-time consent for Spotify.
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