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Los Angeles, United States (1965 – 1970, 1986 – 1989, 1996 – 1997)
The Monkees were a four-man musical band created to be the stars of an American television series of the same name, which ran on NBC from 1966 to 1968. The members were: Micky Dolenz (drums, vocals), Michael Nesmith (guitar, vocals), David Jones (percussion, vocals) and Peter Tork (bass, keyboards, vocals). The Monkees were formed in 1965 in Los Angeles, California and disbanded in 1970. At their peak they were competing with The Beatles for the top spot on album charts.
Several reunions of The Monkees have taken place. The first reunion lasted from 1986 to 1989 while another regrouping took place between 1996 - 1997. The Monkees last worked together in 2001.
Created by producers of a TV series to be an American Beatles, the antics of the Monkees band members on the television series were very reminscent of Beatles’ antics in films like ‘Help’ and ‘Hard Day’s Night’. Indeed, in songs like ‘Forget that Girl…’, the band and even the lead singer could sound just like the Beatles. With songs provided by Don Kirshner from such writers as Neil Diamond and Carole King, among others, the Monkees were assured of pop success. However, in the beginning, the four group members were hired only as actors to front the band and to provide the vocals whilst studio musicians recorded the backing music. These recordings were provided by Kirshner.
Several reunions of The Monkees have taken place. The first reunion lasted from 1986 to 1989 while another regrouping took place between 1996 - 1997. The Monkees last worked together in 2001.
Created by producers of a TV series to be an American Beatles, the antics of the Monkees band members on the television series were very reminscent of Beatles’ antics in films like ‘Help’ and ‘Hard Day’s Night’. Indeed, in songs like ‘Forget that Girl…’, the band and even the lead singer could sound just like the Beatles. With songs provided by Don Kirshner from such writers as Neil Diamond and Carole King, among others, the Monkees were assured of pop success. However, in the beginning, the four group members were hired only as actors to front the band and to provide the vocals whilst studio musicians recorded the backing music. These recordings were provided by Kirshner.
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jenvargas wrote:
My life would cease to exist without PAC&J and Headquarters. LOVE these guys!
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maskeraddanne wrote:
hey hey, we are the monkees! a manufactured image, with no philosophy! [2]
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Elsalvador1990 wrote:
'eff the rock & roll hall of fame!
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NoahIsCool wrote:
Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. is one of the best albums of the 60s, and if you haven't heard it yet do so ASAP.
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zombierosie wrote:
I'd call them a guilty pleasure, but DAMMIT, I feel no guilt -- I love their music.
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Pi_Puppids wrote:
It's a shame that they're so often pegged as bubblegum fluff. They released some great, enormously infectious classic pop songs...
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B-eatchSkin wrote:
Someone that wanna help change the awful chards in this group? http://www.lastfm.se/group/Holli+Would
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GreasedFat wrote:
So disgustingly underrated. I love the Monkees <3
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murd0c wrote:
hey hey, we are the monkees! a manufactured image, with no philosophy!
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furlan11 wrote:
got to be the cutest band ever
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notnicoletaylor wrote:
let me love you
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WSteven wrote:
My first rock band way back when
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icecreamsammie wrote:
Mickey, Davy, Peter & Mike 4lyfe!
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kaylakaulitz wrote:
The "experts" are ignorant. >.>
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Jamie_Rae wrote:
Why must the Monkees be omitted to being inducted in the Rock 'n' Roll hall of Fame...again?
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kaylakaulitz wrote:
Happy 45th Anniversary!!!
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candlaero wrote:
lol I'm listening to 'Pool It'.
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zepp69 wrote:
really getting into these they are great!
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kaylakaulitz wrote:
OMG I'm a top listener <3
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kaylakaulitz wrote:
I know, I'd like to change my name, but then I'd have to start over :P He put the Monkees behind him, he doesn't want to be a part of it anymore.
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