The Kinks and Showco: On the Road, 1975–1979
From 1975 through 1979, The Kinks toured with Showco during a transformative period in the band’s history. Showco’s sound systems and road crews helped bring Ray Davies, Dave Davies, and the band’s distinctly British rock-and-roll sound to concert audiences across America.
This page brings together photographs, recordings, tour memorabilia, crew materials, and firsthand memories documenting The Kinks on the road with Showco—and the many people behind the scenes who helped make the shows possible.
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The Kinks
7/25/78-8/9/78
Showco Tour Master
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