Mike Nesmith said Davy Jones was the heart of The Monkees (the band) and The Monkees (the sitcom). Subsequently, he revealed why The Monkees’ “Daydream Believer” was his favorite of the band’s songs ...

The piano riff from The Monkees‘ “Daydream Believer” was created by a member of the group. Subsequently, he said the riff was “sparklingly original.” Another member of the band revealed what he ...

Finding the follow-up to a massive hit has been the hardest thing to do since music has been marketed and sold. “Last Train to Clarksville” had raced up the charts, leading to the success of NBC’s new ...

Last Surviving Monkees Member and Smash Mouth Meet in Epic 'I'm a Believer' Moment originally appeared on Parade. "I'm a Believer" is a 1966 hit song written by Neil Diamond but recorded by The ...

It’s surprisingly difficult to come up with a definitive ranking of the Monkees’ songs. I mean, it’s hard to come up with a ranking of any popular band’s songs, but I think the Monkees pose a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Pam Windsor lives in Nashville, Tennessee and writes about music. The 1960s were an incredible time for music. There was Elvis, ...