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Episode 162: “Daydream Believer” by the Monkees

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

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The Monkeys

The monkeys were the first manufactured pop band of the rock era and they have often been despised for that reason. nesmith was himself having health problems though not helped by the fact that he was raised a christian scientist so didn't like going to see doctors even when in serious pain. The monkeys played their final show on on the 14th 2021 and nesmith died less than a month later finally bringing the monkeys to an end. dolons now tores with his solo show paying tribute to his former colleagues will be playing at London's O2 Arena next week.

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