Life is unfair, but Ray will always find the bittersweet. All hail the songwriter’s songwriter, and God save the Kinks. E-mail Shireen Liane at [email protected] .

The Kinks released their self-titled debut album on Oct. 2, 1964, featuring the classics “You Really Got Me” and “Stop Your Sobbing.” In honor of this 60th anniversary, SPIN explores where ...