The Velvet Monkey is an American three-piece psychedelic/post-punk band formed in 1981. The band was founded by Donald Gene Fleming, who served as the guitarist and vocalist. Initially based in Washington D.C., the group began with a lineup featuring Elaine Barnes on keyboards and vocals, Stephen Soles on bass, and a drum machine named Dr. Rhythm. Their debut release, Everything is Right, came out in 1982. The band's album, Future, was released in 1983 on Fountain of Youth Records. In 1985, they released the single "Spooky" and followed it with another single, "Colors (Part I & II)". Throughout their career, The Velvet Monkeys underwent several lineup changes and released notable albums such as Rake in 1990. The band's album, Houseparty, was a compilation of unreleased tracks released in 1998.
