The Monkees - Created by a US television show in 1965, The Monkees were essentially tailor made to replicate The Beatles’ seemingly unstoppable rise - and it worked. At one point the band were outselling The Beatles and the Rolling Stones combined. No wonder US critics dubbed it Monkeemania.
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My Chemical Romance Bring 'Danger Days' To Leeds Festival 2011
30 Seconds To Mars Encourage Stage Invasion At Leeds Festival 2011
Martin Scorsese's George Harrison Documentary Trailer Released - Watch
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Ringo Starr And Brian Wilson Honoured At Mojo Honours List Awards 2011
Leeds Festival 2011: Photos From Day Two
Reading Festival 2011: Photos From Day Two
Reading Festival 2011: Photos From Day One