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What was the Kinks' musical style?
The Kinks started out playing the then popular R&B and blues styles; then developed louder rock and hard rock sounds — often labelled as the original punks.“
What was the Kinks' favorite style to perform
Dave Davies was really bored with this guitar sound – or lack of an interesting sound so he purchased a little green amplifier ... an Elpico and twiddled around with it.“
What did Dave Davies' green amplifier do?
The amplifier's jagged sound was replicated in the studio; the Elpico was plugged into the Vox AC30, and the resulting effect became a mainstay in The Kinks' early recordings
Are there any other interesting aspects about the Kinks' musical style besides modifying an Elpico to create a completely new and unique sound?
When many other British bands dismissed their heritage in favor of American blues, R&B, and pop styles, the Kinks became known for their adherence to traditional English music and culture

Question: Did they have any influences?
Self-contained rewrite: Did the Kinks have any influences?