The Monkees TV show debuted on Sept 12, 1966. Here’s Micky singing and playing the Moog synthesizer on Daily Nightly that was written by Nesmith. The show concept and the group’s musical evolution is under appreciated by many. #60smusic #Monkees youtu.be/SCWRjWOowkc?...

#Monkees debuted on US TV tonight, 60 years ago.

Following #Beatlemania, businesses realized thar's gold in them thar' Baby Boomer musical hills.

And by September 12, 1966 the time was ripe for a created American band aimed at them kids.

Thus the #Monkees.

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In The Rock 9/9/1965: The Hollywood reporter runs the following advertisement: ‘Madness - folk & roll musicians, singers wanted for acting roles in new TV show. Parts for 4 insane boys’. The Monkees were born. 437 people applied for the job. #Monkees #RockHonorRoll