70s Artist Watch:The Kinks

The Kinks and The Zombies bassist Jim Rodford  died aged 76 in Jan 2018. 

The iconic rocker - who had been due to go on tour with The Zombies - passed away on Saturday after falling down the stairs, although the exact details of his death are not yet known.

His cousin and The Zombies' founder Rod Argent announced his tragic death with a heartfelt tribute on the band's official Facebook page.

Formed in London in 1964 by Ray and Dave Davies, other members came and go, but the group hit the 70s music scene still running. The first album in the 70s was " Lola Versus Powerman And The Moneygoaround,Part One" an album that takes a satirical look at the music industry,and two massive hits came from it the first we will play is the famous "Lola". 

"Lola"  written by Ray was a song about a man and his relationship with a Transvestite in London, and its said to be based on the groups manager  Robert Wace , who had been dancing with a black lady.