| This is the story of Dave Davies' life, beginning with his childhood in London, followed by the Kinks success in the British Invasion when he was a mere 17 years old. Discussed in the book is the Kinks' initial stardom, a ban on their releases in the U.S. for several years, and the comings and goings of several band members. In the 70's and 80's, Davies talks about his family life and his solo career, which continues to the present day. | ||
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Plot & Themes job/profession: Job/profession/poverty story Yes Story of entertainer? - Singer/Dancer Period of greatest activity? - 1950+ Subject of Biography Gender - Male Profession/status: Ethnicity - White Nationality - British Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 3 () Century: - 1960's-1970's Writing Style Book makes you feel? - thoughtful - like laughing Graphic sex in book? Yes What kind of sex: - - - descript. of female anat. (the big B's) If this is a kid's book: - Age 16-Adult Pictures/Illustrations? - None How much dialogue in bio? - significantly more descript than dialog How much of bio focuses on most famous period of life? - 51%-75% of book |
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