The Monkees



The Monkees are a pop rock band, who were formed in 1966 for a telelvision series of the same name, which aired from 1966 to 1968. Members of the band were Americans Peter Tork, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and Englishman Davy Jones. The band was created to capitalize on the popularity of The Beatles' film A Hard Day's Night, on which the telelvision series would follow the adventures of the ficticious band.

The band was spoofed on Muppets Tonight as The Benedictine Monkees. Bandmember Micky Dolenz also appeared in an episode of the series preforming one of their hit songs, "I'm a Believer" with Bobo the Bear.