Monkees Co-Founder Michael Nesmith Dead at 78Monkees Co-Founder Michael Nesmith Dead at 78He emerged from their pre-fab beginnings to become a musical pioneer in his own right.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Micky Dolenz Recalls the Monkees’ ‘Weird’ Tour With Jimi HendrixMicky Dolenz Recalls the Monkees’ ‘Weird’ Tour With Jimi HendrixHe thought "theatrical" nature of psychedelic band would be a good match.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
No, Micky Dolenz Did Not Pour a Coke Over Don Kirshner’s Head: Exclusive InterviewNo, Micky Dolenz Did Not Pour a Coke Over Don Kirshner’s Head: Exclusive InterviewAs the group grew more confident, its relationship with the producer inevitably deteriorated. Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
50 Years Ago: Mike Nesmith Buys His Way Out of the Monkees50 Years Ago: Mike Nesmith Buys His Way Out of the MonkeesHe'd already begun recording with his First National Band, drawing upon a deep well of unrecorded songs.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Monkees Announce New Tour and Live AlbumMonkees Announce New Tour and Live AlbumThe group's surviving members have big plans for 2020. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Peter Tork of the Monkees Dies at 77Peter Tork of the Monkees Dies at 77He was diagnosed with a rare cancer of the tongue in 2009.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Paul Simon, the Monkees and David Bowie Among Big Ultimate Classic Rock Award WinnersPaul Simon, the Monkees and David Bowie Among Big Ultimate Classic Rock Award WinnersYou filled out your ballots, we tallied 'em up and the results of the 2016 Ultimate Classic Rock Awards are in.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
50 Years Ago: The Monkees Release Their Debut Album50 Years Ago: The Monkees Release Their Debut AlbumThe Monkees released their eponymous first album on Oct. 10, 1966, about a month after the premiere of The Monkees TV show. Frank MastropoloFrank Mastropolo
'The Monkees' 'The Monkees' When the television show premiered in 1966, no one could have guessed the phenomenon it would become. Dave SwansonDave Swanson
jimi hendrixjimi hendrixResult: A frustrated guitarist, a disappointed band and a bewildered and confused audience.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
How ‘The Birds, the Bees and the Monkees’ Showed a Band Branching OutHow ‘The Birds, the Bees and the Monkees’ Showed a Band Branching OutAt this point, they'd been on a nonstop roller-coaster ride for a solid 15 months. Dave SwansonDave Swanson
Monkees Announce 2014 Spring TourMonkees Announce 2014 Spring TourThe Monkees have booked a two-week tour for May and June.Dave SwansonDave Swanson