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How the Kinks Helped Shape Both Punk Rock and Heavy Metal

How did The Kinks help shape punk rock and heavy metal? Discover how their iconic hit "You Really Got Me" changed rock guitar and inspired generations of musicians.

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00:00 on November 12 2026

How the Kinks Helped Shape Both Punk Rock and Heavy Metal

Allmusic Blog — How did The Kinks help shape punk rock and heavy metal? Discover how their iconic hit "You Really Got Me" changed rock guitar and inspired generations of musicians. more info
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