The Monkees, a group of four unknown actors from a kids' TV show, unexpectedly became the world's biggest pop band in 1967, surpassing Elvis and The Beatles in sales in America. However, behind the scenes, their success was fueled by ego and ambition, rather than genuine musical talent, leading to a dramatic downfall.
Making the Monkees
The Monkees, a 1960s band, skyrocketed to fame in 1967 with four unknown actors from a children's TV show, ultimately outselling both Elvis and The Beatles in the US market, astonishing audiences with their unexpected success as a manufactured group.
