The Resume

(December 31, 1943-June 23, 2010)
Played with The Kinks, 1963-1969
Author of the book 'Veritas'

Why he might be annoying:

He was the first to leave the band, citing both lack of success and the Davies brothers' quarrels as his reasons.
He sat out most of 1966 after suffering injuries in an automobile accident.
After he quit, the band went on to hit it big with 'Lola' (1970).
He and Ray Davies joined Dave Davies' band, The Ravens (1963).
In an interview, he said Ray was 'a control freak' and 'a pain in the ass.'
Originally, Pete wanted the band renamed The Pete Quaife Quartet.

Why he might not be annoying:

What was almost The Pete Quaife Quartet became The Kinks.
He played a Rickenbacker bass.
He has one of only two non-Davies brothers vocals on a live rendition of 'Good Golly Miss Molly,' which can be found on bootlegs. (See John Dalton)
He is featured on some of the band's finest recordings, including 'You Really Got Me,' 'Waterloo Sunset,' and 'Shangri-La.'
He survived cancer.

Credit: Mr. Blonde

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Bassists
• Born on New Year's Eve [December 31st] (Ranked: 1943)
• British Rockers
• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [December] (Ranked: 12311943)
• I Died in 2010 (Ranked: 66)
• I Gained a Lot of Weight/Fame Adds Pounds
• I Have Diabetes
• Kinks
• Look at Me, But Please be Quiet
• Look at Me, I'm #1 [Extended Index Finger]
• Look at Me, I'm Pickin' and Grinin'
• Look at Me, I'm Sucking My Finger
• Look at My Guitar
• Profiles 13751-14000 (Ranked: 13836)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 59 Votes: 45.76% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 11 Votes: 27.27% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 22 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 30.77% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 23 Votes: 39.13% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 124 Votes: 55.65% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 3025 Votes: 33.29% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 28 Votes: 67.86% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 61 Votes: 70.49% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 96 Votes: 51.04% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 206 Votes: 47.57% Annoying