The sibling rivalry that once threatened to tear apart The Kinks' most iconic duo has seemingly been put to bed as Ray and Dave Davies hint at a future reunion. This seismic shift in their long-standing relationship comes hot on the heels of their collaboration for a brand-new exhibition, 'The Kinks: Brothers', set to open its doors tomorrow (24 July 2026) at London's Gibson Garage.
The exhibition, which will run until 6 September 2026, brings together British portrait painter Christian Furr's stunning reinterpretations of the 1968 passport photobooth image that captured the brothers' youthful camaraderie in East Finchley, North London. It was here that Dave Davies found himself visibly moved by Furr's works, with some even bringing a lump to his throat as he gazed upon images of his sibling from days gone by.
It seems their tumultuous past – marked by public spats and periods of estrangement – has given way to a 'miraculous' bond that the brothers can't help but acknowledge. For Dave Davies, this newfound sense of unity is nothing short of telepathic, stemming from an unshakeable connection forged during their formative years.
When pressed on the tantalising prospect of taking the stage together once more, Dave Davies remained tight-lipped, offering only a tantalising 'never say never' – leaving fans and fellow musicians alike to speculate about the possibility of seeing The Kinks reunited in all their glory. This would be music to the ears of those who still hold dear the iconic duo's 1964 hit single 'You Really Got Me', which they last performed together at a London gig in 2015.
The brothers' creative partnership may have seen some ups and downs over the years, but their shared legacy has been cemented by a wealth of incredible music. With new material waiting to be unleashed – some dating back to the 1990s, featuring contributions from long-time drummer Mick Avory – a full-scale reunion could yet happen. And with Ray Davies recently revealing that they have enough partially completed songs for around 20 tracks, it's clear that this is more than just idle chat.
Just last month, The Kinks' brothers stood shoulder to shoulder when electronic musician Moby took aim at their 1970 single 'Lola', labelling its lyrics as 'gross and transphobic'. Dave Davies sprang to his brother's defence, firing back that they were not transphobic – a stance supported by Ray's unapologetic response to Moby's comments: 'Who the f*** is Moby?' This show of solidarity has left fans wondering if this might be more than just a momentary lapse into brotherly love...