ABSTRACT

The year 1965 should have been an exciting and rewarding one for the Kinks. They were in the midst of a string of international hits, they were sought after for television appearances, they toured the world, and they created a unique sound with their own music. They were ranked with the Rolling Stones, both only second to the Beatles. Yet despite continued hits, 1965 turned disastrous. Few connected with the Kinks believed that they would survive the year as a unit. Exhaustion, forced togetherness, fragile personalities, pressure, too many managers and contracts, and America, all took their toll on the band.