The Monkees were an American rock and pop band, formed in Los Angeles in 1966 for the television series "The Monkees." Despite being initially conceived as a "manufactured" band, they achieved significant commercial success with hit songs and albums, and later gained creative control over their music.
kennison's bit about the monkeys the the band The Monkeys
""The speaker discusses Sam Kinison's bit about "The Monkees," using them as an example of a "corporate creation" in music, and then elaborates on their historical relevance in the context of authenticity in music."