Synopsis Perhaps because of their seemingly ephemeral nature when compared with the Beatles, in whose image they were created, the showbiz-concocted 1960s pop group the Monkees have never undergone serious critical study. Music historian and confirmed Monkees devotee Andrew Sandoval does much to remedy this neglect in this minutely detailed survey of the band's daily existence. Sandoval documents the Monkees' recording sessions, in which talented artists like Leon Russell, Stephen Stills, and Neil Young often participated, as well as the band members' many extracurricular activity--some of it unexpected, like Mike Nesmith's attendance at the Beatles' recording of "A Day in the Life." Sandoval also recounts the true story behind Jimi Hendrix's stint as the Monkees' opening act, and the interesting fact that the Beatles, who obviously never regarded the Pre-Fab Four as serious rivals, honored the American group after their London premiere. Exhaustively researched, THE MONKEES is obviously a labor of love by Sandoval, who has also masterminded the re-release of much of the band's catalog on Rhino Records.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2005-06-10 |
| Size | | Length: | 304 pages | | Height: | 11.3 in | | Width: | 8.3 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 39.4 oz |
Industry Reviews "The author enhances his diary with comments from...all the major players to form a lucid book....Essential for fans, it's an engaging document of one of the '60s most important phenomena." Mojo (08/31/2005)
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