
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.
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"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."





