DEDICATED followers of fashion will not want to miss the ultimate tribute to 60s band The Kinks when The Kast Off Kinks play the Regent in Christchurch on Friday, December 12 at 7.30pm.

The Kast off Kinks feature former members of The Kinks who got together to play for Kinks Fan Club meetings and charity events over 18 years ago.

The current line-up decided to take the band to the fans across the country. They are original Kinks drummer Mick Avory, who played on all the classic hits from 1964-1984.

Also featuring is bassist Jim Rodford, who served with The Kinks between 1978-1996 and also plays with Argent and the current incarnation of The Zombies. The Kast Off Kinks play all the Kinks’ hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s including You Really Got Me, Tired of Waiting, Dead End Street, Sunny Afternoon, Autumn Almanac, Waterloo Sunset, Lola, Ape man and Come Dancing.