The Monkees' drummer Micky Dolenz says he had the musical chops that his role required
The Monkees were arguably the first ‘manufactured’ band, the Prefab Four as they were sneeringly-known to some at the time.
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Why ‘The Monkees’ TV Show Still Matters: Micky Dolenz on Its Magic
Decades after its debut in 1966, The Monkees TV show remains a beloved pop culture phenomenon. The series followed the ...
1 Great Monkees Song Lost the Chance to Become a Big Hit
The Monkees released the most lovely and introspective song of their career and the public didn't care much for it.
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The Beach Boys vs. The Monkees: Who Had More No. 1 Hits?
The Monkees also evolved from a bubblegum pop group into a more experimental act with their record Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd., but they never managed to get one of their psychedelic ...
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The Monkees: “We were essentially a garage band, but we had no control”
The best-selling album of 1967 in the US, The Monkees’ second was a pop tour de force, despite having very little input from the band aside from their vocals. Tork: When the first album did well ...
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Former Monkees Star Michael Nesmith Dead at 78
Michael Nesmith wrote and performed some of the Monkees' biggest hits Rachel DeSantis ... Nesmith wrote many popular songs for the television pop-rock group, including "Mary, Mary," "Circle ...
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The Monkees cancel nine remaining tour dates
The tour, which included dates in the UK and US, marked the group's 45th anniversary. The foursome, including Mike Nesmith - were propelled to stardom by the Monkees TV show, which first appeared ...