. . . . . . "British musician" . "Michael Charles Avory"@en . . "Avory, Mick"@en . . "1944Z"^^ . "non_vocal_instrumentalist" . "1944-02-15Z"^^ . "Michael Charles \"Mick\" Avory (born 15 February 1944) is an English musician, best known as the longtime drummer and percussionist for the British rock band The Kinks. He joined them shortly after their formation in 1964 and remained with them until 1984, when he left amid creative friction with guitarist Dave Davies. He is the longest-serving member of the band, beside the Before the band"@en . . . "1962Z"^^ . . . . . . . "Mick Avory"@en . .