“The throng of fans went wild at every mention of The Monkees’ name and greeted every song opening and close with frantic applause and scream.” - New Musical Express concert review, June 1967 On this day in 1967, The Monkees kicked off their first tour at the Hollywood Bowl! This was an extra special night, as the band performed 'Shades of Gray' only once during the tour and it was for this hometown audience. Flashback to this Monkees moment by revisiting the iconic track. ➡ https://rhino.lnk.to

The Monkees 1967 - Shades of Gray | 60s Around Sounds Music