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The Monkees were a musical group that were popular during the 1960s and they were probably best known both for their music and their television show. Their concerts attracted thousands of followers who always wanted to see them sing their popular songs live. But just how long were their concerts? What was in store for fans who attended Monkees’ live performances?

The Monkees during their active periods in the late 1960s were expected to perform for approximately one hour and 15 minutes on average. Still, there were some fluctuations in the length of the shows throughout their performances and in different episodes of their work. When they were just beginning, the concerts that they performed when being an opening for a band were typically 30 to 45 minutes long. So by the time they were a headliner capable of filling large concert halls, their performances could last and often did for 75 minutes plus.

The general pattern of a Monkees’ show and the songs performed were generally similar, with minor variations. The shows would start with the songs that are meant to pump up the crowd immediately. The most famous tracks, including “Last Train to Clarksville” and “I’m a Believer,” dominated the early years. This initial wave of catchy, upbeat songs would then be followed by a selection of album tracks, covers and newer releases.

From minute 13-22, Monkees split their individual personalities and Social identities as each of the four members had his own segment which included comedy and his or their musicals. In order to underscore his Broadway connection, Jones would occasionally sing showtunes and ballads from Broadway musicals. Due to the fact that Michael Nesmith has country and folk inclination, he would do songs accompanied by his guitar only. Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork would also both get to have fun and give the crowd a show in their own ways.

The feeding of these solo segments back into full-band material served the purpose of raising the energy level to an exciting climax for the rest of the concerts. The final part usually consisted of hit records such as “I’m a Believer”, “Daydream Believer” and “Pleasant Valley Sunday”. People were standing and dancing, clapping to the beat and singing.

As for the average concert durations, it can be said that the majority of concerts in 1967 and 1968 were 75-85 minutes long quite evenly. The earlier concerts were comparatively shorter and some of the later reunion concerts slightly longer. Some of their most historic performances include the concert at the Cow Palace in San Francisco in 1967 that was recorded and documented in the Live 1967 album but the concert only spanned about an hour.

On the other end, during the highly publicized 1969 tour with a young Jimmy Hendrix as their opener, concerts were generally over 90 minutes long. During their reunion tour in 1986 the shows lasted for more than 100 minutes because the band wanted to play as many of the old songs people wanted to listen to.

Relative lengths also differed based on context. Shorter sets were anticipated when they did festival shows with other big stars of that era during the Monterey Pop Festival. The same is still valid today as they performed at the Outside Lands festival in San Francisco in 2016 for slightly under an hour.

On the other hand, when starting their full multi-month tours or performing one-time concerts rather than as a part of great events, 90 minutes to two hours became more common. In their 2016 dates Down Under, the typical show lasted for roughly one hour and 40 minutes; in their U. S. reunion tour later in the year, the band was playing full two-hour, encore-inclusive shows.

In the end, while the length of shows varied, one element was always the same – The Monkees’ boundless passion and vigor on stage each night. For most fans in the 1960s especially, the concerts always appeared to be over very fast , irrespective of whether the concert was for forty five minutes or two hours. The band did not miss the chance to include as many rocking songs and references to popular culture as they could during their time on stage.

From the first shows of their opening to the final big stage performances of an actual live Monkees concert, the audience was assured of good music and a positive vibe. The lengths may have changed over the decades, but the memorable fan experience and nostalgic fun did not suffer even when the last feedback was gone. For everyone who could witness it live, it was always a brief moment.