David Russell Gordon Davies (born 3 February 1947) is an English singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is best known as the lead guitarist, backing (and occasional lead) singer for the English rock band The Kinks, which also featured his older brother Ray Davies.\n', '

In 2003, Davies was ranked 91st in Rolling Stone Magazine\'s list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".\n', '

David Russell Gordon Davies was born at 6 Denmark Terrace, Muswell Hill, North London. He was born the last of eight children, including six older sisters and an older brother, later bandmate Ray. As children, the Davies brothers were immersed in a world of different musical styles, from the music hall of their parents\' generation, to the jazz and early rock n\' roll that their older sisters listened to. The siblings developed a rivalry early on, with both brothers competing for their parents\' and sisters\' attention.\n', '

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