The Monkees

The Monkees
Formed: 1965 in Los Angeles, CA
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Disbanded: 1969
Genre: Rock
Styles: Sunshine Pop, AM Pop, Pop/Rock, Bubblegum, Psychedelic Pop
Group Members: Michael Nesmith, Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork
Biography: Formed primarily for the purpose of starring in a television series, the Monkees were on one hand a cynically manufactured group, devised to cash in on the early Beatles' success by applying the most superficial aspects of the British Invasion formula to capture a preteen audience. On the other hand, ...Read full biography
Headquarters
Released: 1967
Label: Rhino
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For their third album, the Monkees were determined to wrest control of the creative process, and with producer Chip Douglas functioning as frequent bassist and auxiliary member, they were indeed able to ...Read full review
Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.
Released: 1967
Label: Rhino
Critics' Rating:
One of their better efforts, featuring the double-sided hit "Pleasant Valley Sunday"/"Words" and some of their best album tracks, like "She Hangs Out," "Star Collector," and "Cuddly Toy," the last of which ...Read full review
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