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How The Monkees Competed With The Beatles

When we heard that Peter Tork from the Monkees passed away… We all gave out a collective “sigh.” Another little piece of our innocence, gone. How could that silly, little,…

When we heard that Peter Tork from the Monkees passed away...

We all gave out a collective "sigh." Another little piece of our innocence, gone.

How could that silly, little, wonderful band at one time out sell the Beatles?

While the Beatles made us think, The Monkees made us laugh and was an escape from thought. While The Beatles were the time's "mental treadmill" The Monkees were the musical ice cream to cope with seriousness of their time.

While The Beatles could be political and a bit divisive, The Monkees fun was appealing to everyone. Some, may not have admitted that out loud.

Unlike The Beatles, The Monkees won't be as remembered as the the greatest band of all time.

But they will be remembered as a great band to many that will say, "they are a great band from OUR time." That could be just as important.

See my proof with this fun video of Davy Jones from the Brady Bunch Movie.

Jaybeau Jones’s radio career has brought him from New York City’s #1 station Z-100 and America’s Top 40 to WROR! Currently, JayBeau’s distinctive voice can be heard not only on WROR but also on Sirius XM’s 70’s Channel and on Dunkin Donut’s in-store radio. Jaybeau’s other life is his writing. In 2012 he launched “Heroes Mentors and Friends” a book about well-being and positive thinking. Jaybeau lives in the area and has two grown children, Jordan and Matthew. Jaybeau loves spending time in nature and spending every second with his wife Heidi and the kids. Jaybeau likes to write about pop culture, music, and personal growth. Jaybeau also loves to write his own backyard in Boston.