The Monkees‘ “Words” became a hit in the United States. Despite this, the Prefab Four were not the first group to perform the track. Notably, the first band to play “Words” had a major connection to ...

The Monkees’ adventurous, chart-topping 1967 album ‘Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.’ has been reissued as a rarities ...

Bobby Hart, who has died aged 86, was a songwriter and producer who played a leading role in the rise of the Monkees; he ...

Nesmith learned of The Monkees‘ audition via a Hollywood Reporter ad. The small ad famously read, “Madness!! Auditions. Folk & Roll Musicians-Singers for acting roles in new TV series. Running Parts ...

When the Monkees launched their inaugural tour in 1967, they played to throngs of screaming teenagers – and at least one FBI informant. “During the concert, subliminal messages were depicted on the ...

RICHMOND, Va. — Nearly 60 years ago, four young men — Micky, Peter, Davy and Mike — sang their way into America's living rooms in a new TV show called "The Monkees." The made-for-TV rock band ...

For over half a century, Micky Dolenz has been entertaining audiences as a singer, drummer, actor, director, and all-around showman. Best known as a primary voice and energy behind The Monkees (the ...

Dolenz posted a rather amazing photo of himself and Volman together alongside fellow musicians Keith Moon and Olivia Newton-John. Dolenz shared that the photo was from a charity tennis event. He also ...