Kinks are a part of world history

04 April 2007

REGARDING "We must preserve The Kinks legend" (Viewpoints, Journal, March 29). This is shocking. The Kinks are not just part of British history, but world history. - Alex Engel, New York, USA.

It's a disgrace to consider doing anything with The Kinks wall in the Clissold Arms pub in Muswell Hill.

I'll be in London this Easter and I will go to Denmark Terrace to see that nice, little suburban street where the Davies family raised two of rock's greatest heroes.

I will also see the pub across the street. The owners should know that Kinks fans from all over the world are disappointed they are considering doing anything. God save The Kinks. - Bjorn E. "Bergenkink" Mork, Bergen, Norway.

As a long-time Kinks fan I am disappointed with the shortsightedness of the owners of the Clissold Arms. I was hoping to pay a visit this summer during a Kinks tour of north London to see the "shrine". Alas I might as well spend my cash at a "gastropub" in my wife's hometown, Manchester!

- Mark Seiler, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada.

REGARDING "We must preserve The Kinks legend" (Viewpoints, Journal, March 29). This is shocking. The Kinks are not just part of British history, but world history. - Alex Engel, New York, USA.

I WOULD like to comment on "We must preserve The Kinks legend" (Viewpoints, Journal, March 29). Growing up in the 1960s in middle-America, my sister and I were impressed by the "British Invasion". As "Beatlemania" spread around the world, most young (I was 12 at the time) fans lapped up anything British.

As the years passed, it became apparent that The Kinks ranked right at the top alongside The Beatles as being among the greatest and most influential musical forces in the 20th century.

If I were British I'd consider them a national treasure. Hell, I'm not British and I feel that way! - Mark Wegman, Columbia, Missouri, USA.

I read with great sadness the news concerning the decision of the new owners of the Clissold Arms to get rid of the section dedicated to The Kinks.

These companies are not interested in local history or English history. All they care about is profit.

If they do discard the Kinks section, I hope the people of Muswell Hill boycott the place. From an ex-Muswell Hill resident who always had a drink in the Clissold Arms when in town. - Patrick Sinnott, via e-mail.

I grew up with The Kinks in Muswell Hill, went to school with Ray Davies and played football with him. The Kinks are part of Muswell Hill and their shrine at the Clissold Arms must not be allowed to be terminated.

Rod Stewart went to the same school as Ray - William Grimshaw School, in Creighton Avenue - so we are rich in musical history.

I am sure with the paper's publicity and The Kinks' support, the owners will think hard about their decision. - Peter Bowley, Carrington Avenue, Borehamwood, Herts.

Add my name onto the list to ask the new owners of the Clissold Arms pub in Muswell Hill to keep The Kinks Corner. Walking in London, and seeing the plaques everywhere is always delightful. Almost as delightful as a Ray Davies tune and lyric. - Peter Chew, Quito, Ecuador.