Post by Kinks Petition Update on Mar 28, 2007 10:42:42 GMT -5
MUSWELL HILL JOURNAL POSTBAG SPECIAL
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We must preserve The Kinks legend
THE KINKS, Muswell Hill’s most famous rock band (from left to right): Ray Davies, Mick Avory, Dave Davies and Peter Quaife
I am an American and a history buff who finds it incredibly frustrating to watch American history being paved over instead of preserved. So it is of cold comfort to find in your report "Kinks brothers blast plans to strip pub of band's 'shrine'" (Journal, March 22) that we are not the only country to sell out our history.
Apparently there are people in Britain, a country steeped in tradition, who would put a quick dollar (sorry, pound) above a site that carries not only local but national and international historical significance.
THE CLISSOLD Arms pub in Muswell Hill – home of the Kinks shrine
I've always said that you can tell a true music fan, because they will be the ones who include the Kinks in any discussion of 60s rock, and place them on equal footing with the Who, the Rolling Stones, and the Beatles when discussing the British Invasion. If it were a site connected to the Stones or Beatles this wouldn't even be an issue.
- Doug Tabner, Toledo, Ohio, USA.
For fans around the world, the Clissold Arms and its Kinks Corner represent an important tribute due to The Kinks. Similar to Liverpool, Muswell Hill holds a place in rock music history for millions. The Kinks have proudly preserved and promoted their home through their music for over 40 years.
Many have made the "pilgrimage" to visit the places made famous in the songs that have been the soundtrack of our lives. There is a potential tourism market that could be better developed if properly packaged and advertised. Rather than disregarding the treasure in your midst, we fans ardently hope the new owners of the pub will recognise the significance of this historic building and its contents.
- Rose Aufiero, Howell, NJ, USA.
I am an American and a Kinks fan. I had read about the Clissold Arms, so when I visited London, I had to make a special trip to Fortis Green. After taking a few pictures of Denmark Terrace, I had to go into the Clissold Arms to visit the Kinks Corner. Since I was there, I decided to have a pint, and then a meal. They would never had gotten me as a customer if they had not had that little shrine. It would just make good business sense to keep the Kinks Corner.
- Kevin L. Hodsdon, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
It has always been my dream to one day visit London. Forget the Tower and London Bridge! I want to see Finchley and Muswell Hill, have an ale in the Clissold Arms, and take the Kinks Tour of north London. We have far too many chic "gastro-pubs" of our own in this country. If the British don't want to preserve even the minor bits of their heritage, they might as well be Americans.
- Julie Evelsizer, Duncanville, Alabama, USA.
The Kinks are part of Britain's musical heritage and the Clissold Arms pub has a historical link to the group's history. The pub owners obviously have no sense of preserving heritage or any thoughts towards their acquisition's history. All pubs are now looking the same across the UK. Why not display the memorabilia and make it "unique". Who wants to visit places that are bland and nothing important to see on the walls. God save the Kinks!
- Tim Brooks, Mona Road, Burton-On-Trent, Staffs.
My husband, Professor Michael Kraus, was the person responsible for the Kinks Korner at the Clissold Arms. The Muswell Hill Journal sent a reporter to cover the unveiling. It was a very happy time for him as a lifelong Kinks fan.
Thousands of Kinks fans from all over the world have visited the pub to view The Kinks memorabilia and to feel just a little bit closer to such a legendary group. To lose this connection would be tragic and would have broken my husband's heart.
- Linda Kraus, Fond du Lac, WI, USA.
Shame on the new owners of the Clissold Arms! Why can't music history be honoured in an appropriate way in the new "gastropub"? Surely the Kinks shrine can be preserved in such a way that it could bring them new business of people who would eat/drink there just because the Kinks shrine was located there!
- Lindee Levicke, Valley Village, CA, USA.
Common sense, not business sense should prevail. The Kinks are legendary. They are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Ray Davies is respected as one of the best, if not the best, Brit-pop songwriter of the latter 20th century. The Kinks represent the fabric of 20th century British pop culture. Common sense dictates that in some form, the Kinks Korner at the Clissold Arms, should be preserved and cherished.
- Peter M. Kwiat, Agawam, MA, USA.
Cheers to Ray and Dave Davies, particularly for wearing on their sleeves their pride in being English in general, and Londoners in particular. As a son of a Blitz-era London mum, I hope that English public opinion rallies around the Kinks on this matter.
- Tommy Maher, Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA.
I planned a London trip from San Francisco with the primary interest of visiting the area where Ray and Dave Davies started their most prolific music career. I had a few pints at the Clissold, never knowing that the small, unintrusive corner where my heroes are displayed would ever be in such a ridiculous controversy. The plaques and pictures won't intefere with any dining experience, but would only be an enhancement.
- Greg DiMercurio, Antioch CA 94509, USA.
Removing the Kinks fan corner of the pub would be a genuine shame. It is of interest to people from all over the world. I made a special trip to the Clissold Arms during my 2003 vacation in London. I brought along friends from California to the pub where we had a wonderful evening, chatting with the locals who were equally interested in us as we were in them and the history of this area. I would hate to see this landmark gone.
- Jim Henning, Chicago, IL, USA.
I am saddened to hear the terrible news about the Clissold Arms. Why does our society put profit before anything else? Have we no respect for our culture? I am an American and have always hoped to visit Muswell Hill and have a drink at the Clissold Arms. I hope that one day, I will realise this wish. God Save the Kinks!
- Edward Cooke, via e-mail.
THE KINKS are a British institution worthy of worship and preservation. Not only should the Kinks shrine and memorabilia be preserved, they should be naming the street the pub is on after Ray and Dave Davies.
- Frank Lima, The Kinks Preservation Society, Montvale, New Jersey, USA.
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We must preserve The Kinks legend
THE KINKS, Muswell Hill’s most famous rock band (from left to right): Ray Davies, Mick Avory, Dave Davies and Peter Quaife
I am an American and a history buff who finds it incredibly frustrating to watch American history being paved over instead of preserved. So it is of cold comfort to find in your report "Kinks brothers blast plans to strip pub of band's 'shrine'" (Journal, March 22) that we are not the only country to sell out our history.
Apparently there are people in Britain, a country steeped in tradition, who would put a quick dollar (sorry, pound) above a site that carries not only local but national and international historical significance.
THE CLISSOLD Arms pub in Muswell Hill – home of the Kinks shrine
I've always said that you can tell a true music fan, because they will be the ones who include the Kinks in any discussion of 60s rock, and place them on equal footing with the Who, the Rolling Stones, and the Beatles when discussing the British Invasion. If it were a site connected to the Stones or Beatles this wouldn't even be an issue.
- Doug Tabner, Toledo, Ohio, USA.
For fans around the world, the Clissold Arms and its Kinks Corner represent an important tribute due to The Kinks. Similar to Liverpool, Muswell Hill holds a place in rock music history for millions. The Kinks have proudly preserved and promoted their home through their music for over 40 years.
Many have made the "pilgrimage" to visit the places made famous in the songs that have been the soundtrack of our lives. There is a potential tourism market that could be better developed if properly packaged and advertised. Rather than disregarding the treasure in your midst, we fans ardently hope the new owners of the pub will recognise the significance of this historic building and its contents.
- Rose Aufiero, Howell, NJ, USA.
I am an American and a Kinks fan. I had read about the Clissold Arms, so when I visited London, I had to make a special trip to Fortis Green. After taking a few pictures of Denmark Terrace, I had to go into the Clissold Arms to visit the Kinks Corner. Since I was there, I decided to have a pint, and then a meal. They would never had gotten me as a customer if they had not had that little shrine. It would just make good business sense to keep the Kinks Corner.
- Kevin L. Hodsdon, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
It has always been my dream to one day visit London. Forget the Tower and London Bridge! I want to see Finchley and Muswell Hill, have an ale in the Clissold Arms, and take the Kinks Tour of north London. We have far too many chic "gastro-pubs" of our own in this country. If the British don't want to preserve even the minor bits of their heritage, they might as well be Americans.
- Julie Evelsizer, Duncanville, Alabama, USA.
The Kinks are part of Britain's musical heritage and the Clissold Arms pub has a historical link to the group's history. The pub owners obviously have no sense of preserving heritage or any thoughts towards their acquisition's history. All pubs are now looking the same across the UK. Why not display the memorabilia and make it "unique". Who wants to visit places that are bland and nothing important to see on the walls. God save the Kinks!
- Tim Brooks, Mona Road, Burton-On-Trent, Staffs.
My husband, Professor Michael Kraus, was the person responsible for the Kinks Korner at the Clissold Arms. The Muswell Hill Journal sent a reporter to cover the unveiling. It was a very happy time for him as a lifelong Kinks fan.
Thousands of Kinks fans from all over the world have visited the pub to view The Kinks memorabilia and to feel just a little bit closer to such a legendary group. To lose this connection would be tragic and would have broken my husband's heart.
- Linda Kraus, Fond du Lac, WI, USA.
Shame on the new owners of the Clissold Arms! Why can't music history be honoured in an appropriate way in the new "gastropub"? Surely the Kinks shrine can be preserved in such a way that it could bring them new business of people who would eat/drink there just because the Kinks shrine was located there!
- Lindee Levicke, Valley Village, CA, USA.
Common sense, not business sense should prevail. The Kinks are legendary. They are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Ray Davies is respected as one of the best, if not the best, Brit-pop songwriter of the latter 20th century. The Kinks represent the fabric of 20th century British pop culture. Common sense dictates that in some form, the Kinks Korner at the Clissold Arms, should be preserved and cherished.
- Peter M. Kwiat, Agawam, MA, USA.
Cheers to Ray and Dave Davies, particularly for wearing on their sleeves their pride in being English in general, and Londoners in particular. As a son of a Blitz-era London mum, I hope that English public opinion rallies around the Kinks on this matter.
- Tommy Maher, Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA.
I planned a London trip from San Francisco with the primary interest of visiting the area where Ray and Dave Davies started their most prolific music career. I had a few pints at the Clissold, never knowing that the small, unintrusive corner where my heroes are displayed would ever be in such a ridiculous controversy. The plaques and pictures won't intefere with any dining experience, but would only be an enhancement.
- Greg DiMercurio, Antioch CA 94509, USA.
Removing the Kinks fan corner of the pub would be a genuine shame. It is of interest to people from all over the world. I made a special trip to the Clissold Arms during my 2003 vacation in London. I brought along friends from California to the pub where we had a wonderful evening, chatting with the locals who were equally interested in us as we were in them and the history of this area. I would hate to see this landmark gone.
- Jim Henning, Chicago, IL, USA.
I am saddened to hear the terrible news about the Clissold Arms. Why does our society put profit before anything else? Have we no respect for our culture? I am an American and have always hoped to visit Muswell Hill and have a drink at the Clissold Arms. I hope that one day, I will realise this wish. God Save the Kinks!
- Edward Cooke, via e-mail.
THE KINKS are a British institution worthy of worship and preservation. Not only should the Kinks shrine and memorabilia be preserved, they should be naming the street the pub is on after Ray and Dave Davies.
- Frank Lima, The Kinks Preservation Society, Montvale, New Jersey, USA.