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It is kinda insane how wild the Monkees are when you look into it. They were hired for a TV show but started an internal revolution where they kicked out their music supervisor to have control of their own music. They made a movie deconstructing their image and Hollywood in general. Their music spanned several genres including some very experimental stuff that would influence later music. They met and befriended the Beatles. They wrote and/or directed some of their episodes. One of them is the son of the woman who invented liquid paper (white-out) and then he would go on to basically invent MTV before he sold the concept to those who made MTV. They have some of the first music videos. They fucked. One of them even was known for his orgies. They sometimes hated each other but still loved each other as brothers. There is an FBI file on them allegedly spreading communist and anti-american propaganda at their concerts. They had a song that had to have its lyrics changed because it was too intensely political, even alluding to JFK’s assassination not being done by Lee Harvey Oswald in 1969. Their TV show was revolutionary in structure and content. Disney stars and boy bands would not exist without them. They had Jimi Hendrix open for them. One of them was a member of the Hollywood vampires. And that isn’t even all.

And yet most people don’t take them seriously.

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Three years without him, and I still miss him like it was yesterday. I remember where I was when I got the news that he’d passed, and I know I’m not the only one who was shocked and devastated that day. I never knew him, but his music made me feel like I did. Over these past few years, I’ve battled mental illness, relationship breakdowns, and a painful religious deconstruction. If not for Michael and his music, I wouldn’t have been strong enough to get to where I am today. And I’m not the only one who feels this powerfully about him — he was special, and if anyone deserves such a devoted following, it’s him. I feel fortunate to have found him and to share him with so many people who love him so much.

Rest in peace, Michael, my Cosmic Cowboy. I can never thank you enough.

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Decided to try my hand at Monkees textpost memes since this is my thing in three to four of my other main fandoms. :3

Original photos/screenshots under the cut. Unfortunately I don't have the source for the first picture, but I did put the rest. :(

Sources in order: [Don't know] | Monkee Chow Mein | The Case of the Missing Monkey | Mike and Davy 1967, card 35B | The Chaperone | Monkees on Tour | The Picture Frame | Dolenz Jones Boyce and Hart | The Royal Flush (x2)

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teeny tiny mickys

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It’s been 55 years since 33 1/3 Revolutions Per Monkee premiered

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wishing you all a very happy and wonderful

WEIRD GIRL WEDNEZDAY!!

ALWAYS remember that SHE ⬆️

is weird.

a weird girl.

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Michael Nesmith on tour with The Monkees in 1966-68

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i like when he does the gentle eyes thing when he talks

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George Harrison in “Get Back” with Rocky.

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Hello, I hope all is well. Princess Gwen x Prince Ludlow? (Please.)

he's shy. she isn't.

send art requests!

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The Monkees and The Beatles being friends is something that can be so personal

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Latest sketch dump from my most recent and currently favorite sketchbook :) Lots of style exploration in this one lol

Also Cat Nesmith design is @starspangled-monkees design (it was so fun to draw) ❤️

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Current Obsession: 60s eye makeup 💄🐈‍⬛🪄👜📿👢

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GEORGE HARRISON and social interaction difficulties - part 2

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My favourite thing about the Monkees is that whenever you focus on Peter he’s always having a giggle. If he doesn’t have a line he’s just basically watching the show like one of us