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The Monks
The Monks, an American rock band formed in 1964 by five GIs in West Germany,
revolutionized rock with their experimental style. Initially performing as the
Torquays, they released a self-financed single in 1964. By 1965, they
transformed into the Monks, adopting an avant-garde approach with hypnotic
rhythms, feedback, and confrontational lyrics, challenging societal norms and
the Vietnam War. Their unique appearance, mimicking Catholic monks, matched
their radical sound. In May 1966, they released their seminal album, "Black Monk
Time", through Polydor Records, gaining a cult fol...
