Dave Davies reignites The Kinks’ feud with The Beatles: “George Harrison was the only one I really liked”

The Kinks’ Dave Davies has revisited the band’s old rivalry with The Beatles, saying George Harrison was the only member he “really liked”. READ MORE: The Kinks on 60 years of sibling rivalry: “We’re just different animals” The guitarist made the comments at the launch of the band’s new art exhibition, The Kinks: Brothers, at Gibson Garage London. “John Lennon didn’t like The Kinks, he really didn’t,” Davies said, via The Mirror. Laughing, he continued: “In fact, John Lennon didn’t really like anybody! George Harrison was the only one I really liked. He was the nicest guy. Paul McCartney wrote a few decent songs, yeah.” Davies has previously recalled Lennon being fiercely protective of The Beatles’ equipment when the two groups played together. “He wouldn’t let us touch anything,” he said. “‘Don’t you dare touch those!’ He was a paranoid guy, but funny.” After reports of his latest comments were published, however, Davies clarified that he remained a fan of the Liverpool band. “I like the Beatles and I do appreciate all the kind words Paul McCartney has said about the Kinks,” he wrote on X. I like the Beatles and I do appreciate all the kind words @PaulMcCartney has said about the ...