ROLLING STONE EMBRACES THE MONKEES

by Old Songs New Songs Remix on July 10, 2011

monkees 2011 01 ROLLING STONE EMBRACES THE MONKEESIn an uncharacteristically positive article on The Monkees, under the headline “The Monkees Return, Terrific as Ever”, Rolling Stone Magazine has reviewed the band’s current 45th Anniversary tour. Previously, Rolling Stone founding editor and publisher Jann Wenner was assumed to be instrumental in keeping the band from getting inducted into the ‘Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame’. The recent Rolling Stone-article however contains quotes such as: “The Monkees have never been far from the heart of American culture. Read more

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