Ray Davies has added weight to the possibility of an emotional reunion with his brother Dave, admitting he is ‘interested’ in a return for The Kinks as long as new music is involved.
Last month, Dave Davies revealed the siblings met on three separate occasions during the summer; most of which went well and could result, he believed, in The Kinks heading out for live dates in 2014.
Offering his thoughts on the chance for a return for one of British music’s greatest ever bands, Ray told BBC Breakfast: “I’m not sure. There’s got to be new music involved. I’m proud of that back catalogue and I play it when I do shows.”
“I was talking to my brother about two weeks ago.” he continued. “As long as there’s something new to go forward with rather than stay in the past, I’m interested. We’ve negotiated. In sporting terms, he’s talking to his agent.”
After over three decades of conflict, The Kinks eventually disbanded in 1996.