The Monkees

The Monkees were an American pop rock band formed in 1966 for a television series, featuring Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and Davy Jones. Their sound blended pop, rock, and touches of folk and psychedelia; early recordings relied on outside songwriters and session players before the group pushed for more control and began contributing more as instrumentalists and writers. They are often cited for their role in the crossover between television and pop music and for prompting discussion about authorship and artistic agency in manufactured bands.