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What was The Kinks's musical style?
popular R&B and blues styles; then, under the influence of The Kingsmen's "Louie Louie" recording, developed louder rock and hard rock sounds.
What was their 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 ...
What did the green amplifier do?
cut round the cone [from the centre to the edge] ...
so it was all shredded but still on there, still intact.
I played and I thought it was amazing.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
From 1966 onwards, The Kinks came to be known for their adherence to traditions of English music and culture.

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