“I don’t like to criticize anybody,” Dave Davies tells Rolling Stone. “But I didn’t particularly like his music., first reported by Rolling Stone.
Consequence added that the guitarist doesn’t understand why the electronic artist is “being so rude about this simple song.
The electronic musician told The Guardian that when the song came up on Spotify he was taken aback by what he dubbed “gross and transphobic” lyrics. (Billboard)
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Dave Davies, the legendary Kinks guitarist whose pop anthems have long resonated with audiences from the Sunset Strip to San Diego, is reportedly “highly insulted” by Moby’s recent comments. While Moby’s electronic sound has found a home in the diverse LA club scene, Davies’ classic rock roots have a deep and enduring connection to the region’s music history.
Last updated March 24, 2026.