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The Monkees are an Anglo-American pop rock group. Assembled in Los Angeles in 1966 by Robert "Bob" Rafelson and Bert Schneider for the
American television series The Monkees, which aired from 1966 to 1968, the musical acting quartet was composed of Americans Micky
Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork, and Englishman Davy Jones. The band's music was initially supervised by producer Don Kirshner.
At the time of the group's formation, its producers saw The Monkees as a Beatles-like band. At the start, the band members provided vocals,
and were given some performing and productio ...read more
The Monkees are an Anglo-American pop rock group. Assembled in Los Angeles in 1966 by Robert "Bob" Rafelson and Bert Schneider for the
American television series The Monkees, which aired from 1966 to 1968, the musical acting quartet was composed of Americans Micky
Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork, and Englishman Davy Jones. The band's music was initially supervised by producer Don Kirshner.
At the time of the group's formation, its producers saw The Monkees as a Beatles-like band. At the start, the band members provided vocals,
and were given some performing and production opportunities, but they eventually fought for and earned the right to collectively supervise all
musical output under the band's name. The group undertook several concert tours, allowing an opportunity to perform as a live band as well as
on the TV series. Although the show was canceled in 1968, the band continued releasing records until 1970. The group reached the height of
fame from 1966 to 1968, and influenced many future artists. In 1986, their twentieth year, the television show and music experienced a revival,
which led to a series of reunion tours, and new records featuring various incarnations of the band's lineup. The group went on to sell 50 million
records worldwide.
The Monkees had a number of international hits which are still heard on pop and oldies stations. These include "I'm a Believer", "(I'm Not Your)
Steppin' Stone", "Daydream Believer", "Last Train to Clarksville", and "Pleasant Valley Sunday".
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