Did the Monkees Inspire Punk?
Oct 20, 2023
Aunty Grizelda and other Protopunk Novelties
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The Monkees also inspired my favorite contemporary jazz singer: Cassandra Wilson. Her rendition of "Lost Train to Clarksville" is hauntingly beautiful.
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Interesting concept. The Monkees, pUnK as fuKc, right?Followed by the Bad Bonobos and Chimps Cunts for Chaos.Kidding aside, the piece on ELP was an angle I'd never thought of, and I enjoy "Pictures at an Exhibition."
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