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Mick Avory

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Musician

The Resume

    (February 15, 1944- )
    Played with The Kinks (1963-1984)
    Featured on hits such as 'You Really Got Me,' 'All Day And All Of The Night,' 'Tired Of Waiting For You,' 'Lola,' 'Sleepwalker,' and 'Come Dancing'

Why he might be annoying:

    He was in the Rolling Stones in 1962, but was booted out in favor of Charlie Watts.
    Mick was constantly at odds with Dave Davies.
    During their first US tour in 1965, Dave antagonized Mick by knocking over one of his cymbal stands. This prompted Mick to smash Dave in the head with his hi-hat, breaking his nose and cancelling the concert.
    As a result of this onstage fight, The Kinks were banned from playing in America until 1969.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was forced out of the band by Dave's 'it's either him or me' ultimatum in 1984.
    Ray has since said that the decision to let him go was a mistake.
    Along with John Gosling and John Dalton, he plays with the Kast Off Kinks, who play at Kinks fan meetings and celebrations.
    According to Ray, he had hands 'like steam shovels.'
    Three years after his departure, he was mentioned in 'The Road,' from the live/studio album of the same name.

Credit: Mr. Blonde


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 66 Votes: 48.48% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 13 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 24 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 32 Votes: 65.62% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 66 Votes: 59.09% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 97 Votes: 56.70% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 182 Votes: 53.30% Annoying