Genres: Pop, Pop/Rock, Bubblegum, Psychedelic Pop, Sunshine Pop Active: 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's Formed: 1965 in Los Angeles, CA
The Turtles, Paul Revere & the Raiders, The Lovin' Spoonful, The Youngbloods, Keith, The Archies, The Mamas & the Papas, Tommy James & the Shondells, The Grass Roots, The Beau Brummels, The Byrds, The Cowsills, Neil Diamond, Everpresent Fullness, Andy Kim, Equals, The Count Five, Nancy Sinatra, 1910 Fruitgum Company The Bicycles, Bay City Rollers, The JetSet, Glenn Tilbrook, Bent Black Tulips, Kiko Veneno, Ross, Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich, Outlets, The Real People, The Osmonds, EMF, Spinner Dolphins, The Cavedogs, McFly, Gary Pig Gold, Atkinson, Danko and Ford, Great Lakes, Menswear |  |
Formed primarily for the purpose of starring in a television series, the Monkees were on one hand a cynically manufactured group, devised to cash in on the early Beatles' success by applying the most superficial aspects of the British Invasion formula to capture a preteen audience. On the other hand, they weren't devoid of musical talent, and at their best managed to craft some enduring pop/rock hits. "I'm a Believer," "Last Train to Clarksville," "A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You," "Pleasant Valley Sunday," "Stepping Stone," "Take a Giant Step," "Valleri," "Words" -- all were pleasantly jangling, harmony rock numbers with hooks big enough for a meat locker, and all were huge hits in 1966-1968. Scorned at their peak by hipsters for not playing on many of their own records, the group gained some belated critical respect for their catchy, good-time brand of pop.
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Release: September 18, 2007
Label: Madacy Special Markets
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Release: September 18, 2007
Label: Flashback
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