Conversation so far:
When was The Monkees first tour?
December 1966
Was The Monkees tour well recognized?
The results were far better than expected. Wherever The Monkees went, the group was greeted by scenes of fan adulation reminiscent of Beatlemania.
Who was the lead singer of The Monkees?
Davy Jones was the main singer for The Monkees.

Question: Was there any controversy?
Self-contained rewrite: What was a major controversy that the Monkees went through?