Post #197202 by donhonyc on Wed, Nov 9, 2005 10:40 AM

On 2005-11-08 11:58, Geeky Tiki wrote:
Do you mean the same group that was the British version of the Monkees updated by Malcolm McLaren to cash in on punk rock?

Um..interesting comparison, and one that I think I may have heard before...but there is no comparison. Bit of a reach. McLaren may take the credit for 'creating' The Sex Pistols, but he also has a reputation for being the world's biggest bullsh*tter. Same could be said for the Fowley/Runaways sicheeayshun.

The Monkees were conceived by Hollywood and consisted of two pretty boy actors (Davy, Mickey'), one pretty boy out of work musician (Peter), and one sometime working, somewhat pretty-boy singer/songwriter (Mike).

If this same audition were held in London circa 1976, I don't think you would see Lydon and company getting on line.

The only Monkee/Pistols connection was that the Pistols did a cover of The Monkees' tune "I'm not Your Stepping Stone".

[ Edited by: donhonyc 2005-11-09 10:41 ]