Kinks Guitarist Slams Moby Over 'Lola' Lyric Comments

Dave Davies, the iconic lead guitarist for The Kinks, has responded with strong disapproval to musician Moby's recent characterization of the band's classic song "Lola." In an interview, Moby labeled the 1970 track's lyrics as "gross and transphobic," expressing his inability to listen to it anymore due to its "unevolved" nature.

Davies took to social media to voice his offense, stating he was "highly insulted" by Moby's comments. He shared support from trans pioneers Ginger Coyote and Jayne County, who view "Lola" as groundbreaking for its natural portrayal of a trans person. Davies emphasized that the band is not transphobic, questioning Moby's decision to criticize the song, which he noted was written with input from drag queens.