Conversation so far:
What were they best known for?
Music.
what was there legacy?
The Kinks are regarded as one of the most important and influential rock acts of the 1960s and early 1970s.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
In 2015, it was reported that Julien Temple would direct a biopic of The Kinks titled You Really Got Me.
when did that release?
2015.
How did it chart?
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Question: Were they ever criticized?
Self-contained rewrite: Were The Kinks ever criticized?