I don't take Ray's comments as a negative regarding a Kinks reunion at all. A Kinks tour would be something to get excited about. I believe it will happen in the next 2 years if Dave is feeling good about his playing ability following the stroke. His upcoming gigs will say a lot.
Oh it isn't Ray! it is definitely Dave. There have been several recent interviews with Dave making very strong remarks about Ray...."he never visited me in the hospital when I had my stroke!" "I don't want to be in a studio with my brother making music..."
I loved the Kinks. I have seen Ray solo a few times and while good...he is better with Dave. It just sounds like that will never happen again. But I will cherish the memories I have of some great live performances.
he's working with avory; nice things to say about dave. dave is recovering tremendously from stroke!! i see this as positive kinda...they are Kinks after all. never hear about pete quaife tho...and that is a key element.