After an ugly incident at the Beverly Hills Hotel, everything changed.

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The Monkees initially recorded scores of one-take classics by songwriting legends before taking control of their own careers.

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Outside of their 1965-1970 heyday, Michael Nesmith had rarely returned to the Monkees — beyond the odd concert appearance here and there. That is, until bandmate Davy Jones’ death in 2012. Suddenly, the thought of losing this musical bond thrust the remaining threesome back together. You May Also Like: TheRead More

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