The Monkees were arguably the first ‘manufactured’ band, the Prefab Four as they were sneeringly-known to some at the time.

It's really quite the legacy, which brings us to this unapologetically subjective countdown of the Monkees’ best songs, from ...

The Monkees are one of the most storied bands of the 1960s. For example, there is a common rumor that notorious cult leader Charles Manson tried to join The Monkees. A member of the band explained how ...

“Ripping-off” was usually too strong a word for the inspiration that the Prefab Four took from the Fab Four, but the word applied well to a Monkees song that sounded a lot like The Beatles’ ...

Micky Dolenz reflected on the lingering popularity of 'The Monkees' television show almost 60 years after its debut.

Not every comeback is successful, but these classic rock comebacks in the 2010s set the standard for returning to one's ...

“My Music presents Best of the 60's” will feature the last televised performance of Davy Jones singing “Daydream Believer.” The Monkees’ performance was recorded before Jones' death in 201 ...

People initially labelled them a fabricated band, but we’ve got the Monkees to thank for being pop's first ever synth players ...

“You know, though, The Monkees were essentially a garage band,” says drummer and singer Dolenz. “even on the television show, remember, we never made it – we never got any succes ...

Michael Nesmith wrote and performed some of the Monkees' biggest hits Rachel DeSantis is a senior writer on the music team at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2019, and her work has ...

Dolenz continued to act after the series ended, and he directed several television shows in addition to that one “Monkees” episode. He also released music as a solo artist, but the Monkees ...

The band will perform at the Black Cat on Friday, March 7.