Kinks guitarist Dave Davies hits back at Moby for calling 1970 single Lola ‘gross and transphobic’
Why it matters: This debate highlights the evolving interpretation of classic art and generational clashes over cultural sensitivity.
- Dave Davies, co-founder and guitarist of The Kinks, hit back at Moby's comments, defending 'Lola' and stating the band is 'not transphobic' (Content).
- Moby expressed he could no longer listen to 'Lola,' citing it as 'gross and transphobic' (Content).
- Pitchfork highlighted Davies' strong reaction, quoting him as 'highly insulted' by Moby's criticism, adding emphasis to the personal nature of the dispute.
Kinks co-founder Dave Davies has vehemently defended the band's 1970 hit 'Lola' against Moby's recent criticism, who labeled the song 'gross and transphobic.' Davies, feeling 'highly insulted,' asserts the song is not transphobic, sparking a debate over the cultural relevance and interpretation of classic rock in contemporary society.
