The Monkees : Made in Hollywood EPUB

by Kemper Tom Kemper

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The behind-the-scenes story of the controversial 1960s made-for-tv rock band.

The Monkees represent a vital problem for rock and pop: is it the music that matters or the personality and image of the performers? This book explores the system behind the Monkees, the controversial made-for-TV band that scored some of the biggest hits in the 1960s. The Monkees represent the cumulative result of a complex coordination of talented individuals, from songwriters to studio musicians to producersâ€”in short, the 1960s Hollywood music industry. At the time, the new rock criticism bewailed the â€œfakeâ€ band while fans and audiences pushed the Monkees to the top of the charts. Through the Monkeesâ€™ unlikely success, this book illustrates the commercial genius of the Hollywood system and its legacy in popular music today.