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Former Incubus bassist Ben Kenney returns to the stage for the first time since undergoing brain surgery
By Janelle Borg published
In the wake of the surgery, Kenney stepped down from the band and was officially replaced by Nicole Row

A vintage Gretsch Tennessean used by The Monkees is headed to the auction block
By Matt Parker published
The instrument – which has an estimated value of $22,000 – saw use in the original Monkees TV series and is signed by all four members of the group

Remembering Michael Nesmith (1942-2021)
By Alan di Perna published
A trailblazer for pop culture, film producer and alt-rock inspiration, the former Monkee was a polymath whose career was guided by his gift for songwriting

Michael Nesmith, Monkees guitarist, dies at 78
By Jackson Maxwell published
Nesmith – who also made a significant mark on country-rock with the First National Band – passed away "peacefully and of natural causes," his family said

Monkees Bassist and Singer Peter Tork Dead at 77
By Damian Fanelli published
Tork wrote or co-wrote some of the band’s most beloved deep cuts.

The 10 Coolest Bands Created by Hollywood
By Ebony March published
The following gallery shows the best rock music that Tinseltown has managed to create—in some cases with chart-topping success.
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