We learned during Music History, that it was November 6, 1968, that The Monkees’ movie Head was released.

The film had guest appearances from Jack Nicholson, Teri Garr, Annette Funicello, Frank Zappa, Dennis Hopper, and more, but it still bombed at the box office before eventually becoming a cult classic.

The Monkees movie got us thinking about other groups that crossed over into the world of film. From cameos to starring roles, let’s create a playlist of bands who made it to the big screen.

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from bands that appeared in a film would you like to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played

The Monkees- Porpoise Song
Ween- Don’t Get 2 Close (2 My Fantasy)
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones- Someday I Suppose
The Afghan Whigs- Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe (Barry White Cover)
Strawberry Alarm Clock- Incense and Peppermints
Letters to Cleo- Cruel to be Kind