Arthur, often referred to simply as Arthur, is the seventh studio album by the English rock band the Kinks, released on 10 October 1969. It was the first Kinks album to feature bassist John Dalton, wh
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The Kinks with a newly hired Dalton in 1969. From left: Dave Davies, Ray Davies, John Dalton, Mick Avory.
Insert from Arthur's LP release, showing Queen Victoria holding a house containing Arthur Morgan. The insert, along with the rest of the album's artwork, was created by Bob Lawrie.
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The Kinks were an English rock band formed in London in 1963. The band's original line-up comprised brothers Ray Davies and Dave Davies, Pete Quaife, and Mick Avory. Emerging during the height of Brit
Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)
…Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire), often referred to simply as Arthur, is the seventh studio album by the English rock band the Kinks, released on 10 October 1969. It was the first Kinks album to feature bassist John Dalton, who replaced Pete Quaife after the latter's departure. Kinks…
Original line-up in 1965 From left: Pete Quaife, Dave Davies, Ray Davies, and Mick Avory
6 Denmark Terrace, the childhood home of the Davies brothers. The front room is where the family's frequent Saturday night parties were held.
The Kinks in their red jackets, near Tower Bridge, London, August 1964
Publicity photo taken during a Swedish tour in 1965