Well, that's not good. I remember them as well, had a lot of the merch, including a model of the Monkeemobile.
R.I.P. Mr. Jones.
R.I.P. Mr. Jones.
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RIP Davy Jones of The Monkee's
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As much as they seemed a bit hokey at the time (compared to "real bands" like The Beatles,) they actually did inspire a lot of kids. I can remember playing Monkees records in my parent's basement, with a buddy on drums, and some crappy little guitars doing our own lip synch fantasy.
Nice catch!
I just bought the DVD sets of The Monkees Seasons 1 & 2...always liked their show, their Pop, and, actually, I liked the 4 guys.
Commreman
Faith, Family, Fitness, and Frets
RIP Davy.
I loved the Monkees when I was a kid. In fact the first three albums I ever bought (around 7 years old) were Meet the Beatles, The Monkees, and More of the Monkees. I still love the Monkees. Their music just makes me smile and takes me back. That show, combined with the Beatles on Ed Sullivan, was a major reason in my becoming a musician.
I loved the Monkees when I was a kid. In fact the first three albums I ever bought (around 7 years old) were Meet the Beatles, The Monkees, and More of the Monkees. I still love the Monkees. Their music just makes me smile and takes me back. That show, combined with the Beatles on Ed Sullivan, was a major reason in my becoming a musician.
Like just about everyone else from that era, those boys were big parts of our lives. I was a kid then, and most definitely in their target demo. I loved 'em.
I think they may have been the only "manufactured" band to pretty much break free and keep up some relative fame for a very long time.
R.I.P. Davey, you gave me music AND laughter. Cool
I think they may have been the only "manufactured" band to pretty much break free and keep up some relative fame for a very long time.
R.I.P. Davey, you gave me music AND laughter. Cool
Commreman
Faith, Family, Fitness, and Frets
We used to do the same thing! We had plastic "electric" guitars and the "Big Bash" snare and drum kit. It probably drove my mother nuts!
The Monkees were originally on from 1966 to 1968.
And George Harrison's birthday was four days ago (Feb. 25).
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I watched the re-runs in the 70's and sorry about the Harrison birthday date. I misread that.
Harkoning back to the Pleasant Valley Sunday video, does anybody know what kind of bass Davy is playing?
Bones
Bones
Michael Nesmith is very much a accomplished musician and song writer giving Linda Ronstadt her first hit song, along with songs recorded by Frankie Laine,Nitty Gritty Dirt Band,Paul Butterfield and many more. Along with two songs on each Monkees albums (all they would allow by contract) that were all hits. He also has a Grammy for Video of the Year.
