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The Year of the Monkees: 1967
In just a single year, the Monkees won an Emmy, their creative freedom, and released several hit albums plus the top single of the year.
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The Monkees’ Enduring — and Maybe Surprising — Influence
Sure, they were hired as actors to play musicians, but the band soon evolved way beyond that. The Monkees were talented performers, and were also surrounded by world-class talent. It added up to genuinely excellent music that had a lasting, under-appreciated impact.
“Headquarters”: When The Monkees Fought Back
Despite their commercial success, the Monkees were itching to break that creative stranglehold. "Headquarters" was the result.
Great Rock Memoirs (Fan Favorites)
Gregg Allman, Carly Simon and Rod Stewart are just a few rock stars who’ve written amazing books, as well as amazing songs.
5 Monkees Songs That Should’ve Been Singles
From "Papa Gene's Blues" (1966) to "Our Own World" (2016), here are some overlooked gems from The Monkees.