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Subject: Re: 'the monkey'
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Date: Mon, 23-Apr-84 12:42:14 EDT
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Posted: Mon Apr 23 12:42:14 1984
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>How about 'Hey! Hey! We're the Monkeys!'. I don't remember the group, but
>it came out sometime in the 60's...
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><Sorry, I couldn't resist...>

Come on, Chuq - you mean you TRY not to remember the group (as do most of
us that were listening back then!)

Actually, the Monkees were way ahead of their time - in a sense, they were
the forerunners of the "manufactured rock group" of today.  You go out on
the street and find the first four (or so) young people who might look good
in a rock band.  Everything from there on in is artificial - let the image-
makers do hair, costumes, etc.  Have someone find a gimmick - the more
ludicrous, the better.  Get flashy looking instruments and LOTS of amps and
speakers.  Hire a primo agency to book a tour and advertise an album.

Huh?  Music?  All that and you want them to be able to play and sing???

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