You can. You will find many similarities, but you will find many differences as well. Both were highly popular groups from the 1960's.
Yes: Leader of the Pack went to number 1 in 1964 Remember (Walkin' in the Sand) went to number 5 in 1964 I can never go home anymore went to number 6 in 1965
Mary and Betty Weiss, and Mary Ann and Marge Ganser
Mary Ann Ganser died in San Francisco, California in 1971 from encephalitis. She was 23 years old when she died.
Yes The Monkees were extremely popular with younger siblings of Beatle fans.MP