Ray Davies has recalled being shot virtually 20 years in the past, and defined that he now has some sympathy for the gunman.
The former Kinks frontman was concerned in a taking pictures in New Orleans again in 2004, resulting in him being hospitalised.
He and a pal have been strolling residence from dinner when a mugger attacked them each, threatening the girl with a gun earlier than taking her purse and piling right into a getaway automotive.
Davies chased after the assailant, who turned, aimed the gun and shot him within the leg at point-blank vary.
The musician went on to recount the ordeal in his 2013 memoir Americana: the Kinks, the Road and the Perfect Riff. During a brand new interview with NME, Davies was requested about the way it felt to relive the incident whereas writing the guide.
In response, he stated it was a “cathartic” expertise as a result of he “didn’t really feel like the great man” when he replayed the scene on the web page.
“Just earlier than he shot me, he appeared afraid – and he had a gun,” Davies informed NME. “You know, I used to be considering of the world he got here from, the challenges in his life…”
NME then urged that now many individuals have seen that look, to which he responded: “It’s utter desperation.”
Davies additionally spoke a couple of potential of a full reunion of The Kinks, and revealed that they’ve sufficient materials to create “about 20” new songs.
As for the prospect of a full-blown comeback, Davies informed NME that the concept stays “within the lap of the gods”, and would solely come to fruition if they might lock in “a present that offers us the credit score we deserve”.
Elsewhere within the dialog with NME, Davies shared his ideas on the long-awaited “last” observe from The Beatles, stating: “It’s alright, nevertheless it’s nothing actually completely different for them”. Additionally, he revealed that he’s a fan of The Rolling Stones‘ new album ‘Hackney Diamonds’.
Meanwhile, The Kinks are set to launch the second version of their two-part anthology collection, ‘The Journey’, this Friday (November 18).
