Monks, The: Black Monk Time (Vinyl LP) Nick Cave Recorded mainly as a three-piece

Recorded mainly as a three-piece following the departure of Brian Robertson

Recorded in 1970 with legendary producer steve rowland (Pretty Things

A funky drummer sets the tone for the pure soul of Black Pumas

Torn Curtain

Monks, The: Black Monk Time (Vinyl LP) Nick Cave Recorded mainly as a three-pieceThe Monks formed in Gelnhausen, West Germany in 1964. The origin story is a tale of five American GIs who were stationed in Germany releasing some steam by playing covers of R&B and British Invasion rock to local crowds for fun, under the name the 5 Torquays. Once discharged from the army, they decided to remain in Germany and take their musical hobby to the next level, under the name the Monks. The name was not random it was part of their anti war