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The Monkees are an American pop rock group. Assembled in Los Angeles in 1966 by Robert Bob Rafelson and Bert Schneider for the American television series The Monkees, which aired from 1966 to 1968, the musical acting quartet was composed of Americans Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork, and Englishman Davy Jones. The bands music was initially supervised by producer Don Kirshner.At the time of the groups formation, its producers saw The Monkees as a Beatles-like band. At the start, the band members provided vocals, and were given some performing and production opportunities, but they eventually fought for and earned the right to collectively supervise all musical output under the bands name. The group undertook several concert tours, allowing an opportunity to perform as a live band as well as on the TV series. Although the show was canceled in 1968, the band continued releasing records until 1970. The group reached the height of fame from 1966 to 1968, and influenced many future artists. In 1986, the television show and music experienced a revival, which led to a series of reunion tours, and new records featuring various incarnations of the bands lineup. The group went on to sell 50 million records worldwide.The Monkees had many international hits which are still heard on pop and oldies stations. These include Im a Believer, (Im Not Your) Steppin Stone, Daydream Believer, Last Train to Clarksville, and Pleasant Valley Sunday.