<P> 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 . The band 's music was initially supervised by producer Don Kirshner , backed by the songwriting duo of Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart . </P>
who were the original members of the monkees
Micky Dolenz Michael Nesmith Peter Tork British actor and singer Davy Jones