I don't think, I'm sure he would have spelt his name correctly.

Watch out for the Glee Club

And of course the Monkees led to the Archies. If you can't control humans just make them cartoons hence Sugar Sugar which the Monkees refused to record.

Just all round nice guys....I was lucky enough to go to the opening of Nicky Wire's exhibition and pick up a few pieces.
PS love Origin Story