Name

  The Monkees

  Origin

 Los Angeles, California, United States

  Genre

 Pop Rock

  Years Active

  1966-1970, 1985-89, 1995-97

  Labels

  Colgems, RCA, Bell, Arista, Rhin

 Website

 www.monkees.net

MEMBERS

Michael Nesmith
Davy Jones
Micky Dolenz
Peter Tork

The primary members were Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork, who were the public face of a music production system under the supervision of Don Kirshner.

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. When the show was cancelled in 1968, the band continued releasing records until 1970. In the 1980s, 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 line-up.

The Monkees had several 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." Despite their seemingly permanent reputation as a made-for-TV act, their hits and many lesser recordings present an enduring quality that has earned respect over the years.

*Reference  Wikipedia