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.
Appreciating Michael Nesmith
Michael Nesmith was so much more than the wool-hatted member of The Monkees. Author, musician, entrepreneur, visionary: he wore a lot of hats…
What the Monkees Meant to the Youngest Boomers
Today in 1966, “The Monkees” debuted on TV. Here’s a thoughtful reflection on how the “pre-Fab Four” impacted a generation.
“Headquarters”: When The Monkees Fought Back
Despite their commercial success, the Monkees were itching to break that creative stranglehold. “Headquarters” was the result.
