Título: The Monkees
Seção: From television to concert stage
Background: The Monkees were an American rock and pop band originally active between 1966 and 1971, with subsequent reunion albums and tours in the decades that followed. They were formed in Los Angeles in 1965 by 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 British actor and singer Davy Jones.

Conteúdo: In assigning instruments for purposes of the television show, a dilemma arose as to which of the four would be the drummer. Both Nesmith (a skilled guitarist and bassist) and Tork (who could play several stringed and keyboard instruments) were peripherally familiar with the instrument but both declined to give the drum set a try. Jones knew how to play the drums and tested well enough initially on the instrument, but the producers felt that, behind a drum kit, the camera would exaggerate his short stature and make him virtually hidden from view. Thus, Dolenz (who only knew how to play the guitar) was assigned to become the drummer. Tork taught Dolenz his first few beats on the drums, enough for him to fake his way through filming the pilot, but he was soon taught how to play properly. Thus, the lineup for the TV show most frequently featured Nesmith on guitar, Tork on bass, Dolenz on drums and Jones as a frontman, singer and percussionist. This, however, is in opposition to the lineup which would have made the most sense based upon the members' musical strengths. For example, Tork was actually a more experienced guitar player than Nesmith, while Nesmith had at one time specifically trained on the bass. While Jones certainly had a strong lead voice and sings lead on several Monkees recordings, Dolenz's voice is regarded, particularly by Nesmith, as one of the most distinctive in popular music history and a hallmark of the Monkees' sound. This theoretical lineup was actually de

user: What happened with The Monkees were on television?

assistant: In assigning instruments for purposes of the television show, a dilemma arose as to which of the four would be the drummer.

user: How long did this dilemnna last?

assistant: Thus, Dolenz (who only knew how to play the guitar) was assigned to become the drummer.

user: When did they officially have a concert and went on stage?

assistant: Noticing that their instruments were left on the set unplugged, the four decided to turn them on and start playing.

user: What are some important aspects of the article?

assistant: This theoretical lineup was actually depicted once, in the music video for the band's song "Words", which shows Jones on drums,

user: Did the band become successful on stage?

assistant: there were few limits on how long they could spend in the recording studio, and the result was an extensive catalogue of unreleased recordings.

user: What happened with the unreleased recordings?

assistant: CANNOTANSWER

user: What else is important that happened with their concerts on stage?

assistant: In concert appearances Tork also took much of the guitar duties, even in appearances with Nesmith, and Dolenz often plays rhythm guitar on stage.