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‘The Monkees’ Were More Like ‘Glee’ Than ‘A Hard Days Night’ Says Micky Dolenz

In 1965, The Monkees producers Bob Rafelson and Bert Schneider came up with an idea for a television series about a rock group. Inspired by Richard Lester’s groundbreaking comedies with The Beatles, ...
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Last Surviving Monkee Shares Rare Photos to Mark Show's 60th Anniversary

Micky Dolenz marked the 60th anniversary of 'The Monkees' by sharing rare photos from the show’s pilot and reflecting on the ...
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Monkees singer-songwriter dies at 78

Michael Nesmith, the singer-songwriter for the ’60s rock band The Monkees, died on Friday at the age of 78. Nesmith died of natural causes at his home in Carmel Valley, Calif., his family said in a ...
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The Monkees’ Michael Nesmith Dies at 78

The Monkees’ Michael Nesmith has died, Rolling Stone reports. In a statement, Nesmith’s family said the musician died at home of natural causes. Just last month, Nesmith wrapped up a farewell tour ...
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The Monkees: One of Mike Nesmith’s Most Beloved Songs Was Misspelled in the Show’s Credits

The music of The Monkees was carefully interwoven into the television show. This concept was not new in the industry. Elvis Presley and The Beatles successfully married the two to promote new songs in ...