(CMJ) Might yet another of England's most influential rock bands regroup this year? Well, to hear Ray Davies tell it, absolutely. Speculation of a Kinks reunion in 2008 has been swirling on the strength of comments Davies recently made regarding a possible tour and new album from the four original membersRay, his brother Dave, Mick Avory and Pete Quaife. London's Daily Mail has quoted Ray as saying, "I spoke to Quaife about a month ago and he dearly wants to make another record with me. I think Dave's getting better and Mick's still playing. It would be great to get back together just to see what musical ideas we had and what would happen."In a posting on the message board of his website in response to the rumors, Dave seemed reticent at best to get the band back together, writing that "I wouldn't mind or rather consider doing some shows with Ray purely in respect for the great body of work we have both been fortunate to have been involved in over the years. And for the fans of course. And the money don't forget the money Reg, remember what it used to be like before the money, Reg.
"But to sit in a room or studio with him and have my brain and heart slowly sucked out... no friggin thank you," he continued. "Got the T-shirt, overcoat, bruises, psychiatrist, worts, scars, lumbago and somnambulistic gaze to proove it." - more on this story
