The Monkees

The Monkees are an American-British pop/rock band that released music in their original incarnation between 1966 and 1970, with subsequent reunion albums and tours in the decades that followed. The group was formed by Robert Rafelson and Bert Schneider for the American television series The Monkees, which aired from 1966–1968. The musical acting quartet was composed of Americans Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork, and British Davy Jones.

The group was a take of The Beatles that eventually led to them becoming a real band. The four actor-musicians were allowed only limited roles in the recording studio as Nesmith composed and produced some song and Peter Tork contributed limited guitar work on the sessions. They would earn the right to collectively supervise all musical output under the band's name. Although the sitcom was canceled in 1968, the band continued to record music through 1971.

In 1986, the television show experienced a revival, which led to a series of reunion tours and new records. Up until 2011, the group has reunited and toured several times, to varying degrees of success.

The Monkees had international hits, including "Last Train to Clarksville", "Pleasant Valley Sunday", and "Daydream Believer". At their peak in 1967, the band outsold both the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. As of 2012, their albums and singles have sold over 65 million copies worldwide.

Music Videos

 * Daydream Believer
 * Every Step of the Way
 * Heart and Soul
 * That Was Then