I had the pleasure of meeting Olivia Newton John many years ago when I played celebrity tennis. Saddened to hear about this lovely lady. #ripolivianewtonjohn #olivianewtonjohn #mickydolenz #keithmoon #markvolman #celebritytennis
Say hello to my new granddaughter
Beatrix Wren Brenner!
The proud parents are my daughter, Emily and her husband, William.
Welcome little one!💝
John Lennon, Harry Nilsson, Alice Cooper and Micky Dolenz were known as the ‘Hollywood Vampires’ in 1974. The unknown girl is not McKenzie Phillips. #hollywoodvampires #johnlennon #harrynillson #alicecooper #mickydolenz #therainbowbarandgrill #classicrockphotos
One day in the spring of 1966, I cut my classes in architecture at LA Trade Tech to take an audition for a new TV show called, “The Monkees”. The co-creator/producer of the show was Bob Rafelson. At first I mistook him for another actor there for the audition as he wasn’t much older than me. Needless-to-say, I got the part and it completely altered my life. Regrettably, Bob passed away last night after a long illness but I did get a chance to send him a message telling him how eternally grateful I was that he saw something in me. Rest in peace, my friend, and thank you from the bottom of my heart.
#bobrafelson #themonkees #ripbobrafelson #mickydolenz #michaelnesmith #petertork #davyjones #bertschnieder
One day in the spring of 1966, I cut my classes in architecture at LA Trade Tech to take an audition for a new TV show called, “The Monkees”. The co-creator/producer of the show was Bob Rafelson. At first I mistook him for another actor there for the audition as he wasn’t much older than me. Needless-to-say, I got the part and it completely altered my life. Regrettably, Bob passed away last night after a long illness but I did get a chance to send him a message telling him how eternally grateful I was that he saw something in me. Rest in peace, my friend, and thank you from the bottom of my heart.
#bobrafelson #themonkees #ripbobrafelson #mickydolenz #michaelnesmith #petertork #davyjones #bertschnieder
55 Years Ago…
On June 4, 1967, The Monkees beat out The Andy Griffith Show, Bewitched, Get Smart, and Hogan’s Heroes to claim the top prize for Outstanding Comedy Series at The 19th Emmy Awards! Director James Frawley also won an Emmy for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy for the episode “Royal Flush.” #themonkees #theemmys #mickydolenz #davyjones #petertork #michaelnesmith #jamesfrawley #bobrafelson #bertschneider
@micky_dolenz says he feels a responsibility to keep @themonkees alive.
Dolenz, the last living member of the iconic quartet, tells @anthonymasoncbs about the early days of touring and why the band has “been a blessing.”
Happy Birthday to Mr. Chip Douglas who turns 80 today!
Chip produced Headquarters among other albums and acclaimed hits like “Daydream Believer”.
“What number is this Chip?”…. #chipdouglas #themonkees #daydreambeliever #mickydolenz #michaelnesmith #petertork #davyjones
My mom, Janelle, with me on the set of Circus Boy.
Happy Mother’s Day to all Moms everywhere! …also with Robert Lowery. #happymothersday #mothersday #mickydolenz #circusboy #robertlowery
It’s been 56 years since @themonkees released “Last Train to Clarksville” — and catapulted to stardom.
Monday, @anthonymasoncbs catches up with @micky_dolenz to talk about his latest tour, and keeping the memories of his bandmates alive.
It’s been 56 years since @TheMonkees released “Last Train to Clarksville” — and catapulted to stardom.
Monday, @AnthonyMasonCBS catches up with Micky Dolenz to talk about his latest tour, and keeping the memories of his bandmates alive. #cbsmornings #anthonymason #mickydolenz @cbsmornings @anthonymasoncbs #themonkees
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! My dad was actor, George Dolenz… we lost him in 1963. Still miss him ❤️#happyfathersday
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! My dad was actor, George Dolenz… we lost him in 1963. Still miss him ❤️#happyfathersday
Happy 80th Birthday Sir Paul!
#happybirthdaypaulmccartney #mickydolenz #themonkees #paulmccartney #thebeatles
MICKY & MASON — Two weeks from today, watch Anthony Mason profile Micky Dolenz on CBS Mornings, on the anniversary of the release of “Last Train To Clarksville.”
TIMES SQUARE CHRONICLES – 5-15-22/DOLENZ REIGNS SUPREME IN RED BANK — I attended Micky Dolenz’s show Thursday night at Red Bank’s Count Basie Center and was terrifically impressed at the presentation. We’ve caught Dolenz many times over the years, including several re-unions with the other Monkees-members, but as a solo act., Dolenz is just totally impressive.
With a crackerjack band, led by guitarist Wayne Avers, his 70-minute set was totally propulsive and enjoyable. Kudos also to drummer Rich Dart and bassist John Billings for their stellar work.
Dolenz has added The Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club” to his repertoire and it just cooks with an addictive power. Truth be told, Dolenz is a rocker first and foremost and with this number, you can tell exactly where his heart is at. “Gimme Some Lovin’” is also an impressive number.
His album last year Dolenz Sings Nesmith was a worldwide hit and appeared on several significant year-end lists. He said at the time that there could well be a follow-up album with songs by Neil Diamond, but I’d love to hear him perform a batch of rock-classics, starting with “Pepper.”
Several years back, an article in the Huffington Post compared his voice to a healthy mix of Freddie Mercury and Roy Orbison. Totally on the mark.
I attended one of the last shows Dolenz did with Michael Nesmith, at NYC’s Town Hall last year and even though there was a great video presentation, I did not get the full impact until tonight’s show. With much of it culled from Dolenz’s own personal collection, the behind-the-scenes moments, as well as material from other concerts, it just splendid.
Much has been made of Paul McCartney on his current tour singing “I’ve Got A Feeling” with a video of John Lennon, but Dolenz has been been doing this for quite sometime; singing with Davy Jones in particular, and the reaction from the sold-out crowd was terrifically impressive. From 8 to 80, his fan base is totally impressive.
His last number, “Daydream Believer” had Dolenz turning to the video screen as the song ended and saluting his Monkee-brothers. Class personified.
Dolenz will be appearing at NYC’s Palladium on June 3. Don’t miss it.
The Monterey Pop Festival took place 55 years ago this week. Here’s a snippet from an interview I did with TCM about my memories.
“ I was invited up by the Mamas and the Papas. I just remember it was, ‘Hey, we’re having a concert festival thing up in Monterey, can you make it?’ Originally, I said no, because we were filming [The Monkees]. Then the producers of the show actually decided to take a hiatus because they wanted to go. I had this cool outfit made; I got an Indian headdress from the wardrobe department because I’m part Indian. It was a last-minute thing. Peter and I flew up or drove up. So, I just started hanging out. And that’s where I saw Jimi Hendrix and suggested to our producers that he be the opening act for The Monkees. I had seen him in one of those Greenwich Village clubs as Jimmy James. He’d been described as ‘the guy who could play guitar with his teeth.’ When he came out onstage with Mitch (Mitchell) and Noel (Redding), I said, ‘That’s the guy who plays guitar with his teeth.’ And after that he was booked to be our opening act.”
#mickydolenz #montereypopfestival #themonkees #tcm #1967 #jimihendrix
The Monterey Pop Festival took place 55 years ago this week. Here’s a snippet from an interview I did with TCM about my memories.
“ I was invited up by the Mamas and the Papas. I just remember it was, ‘Hey, we’re having a concert festival thing up in Monterey, can you make it?’ Originally, I said no, because we were filming [The Monkees]. Then the producers of the show actually decided to take a hiatus because they wanted to go. I had this cool outfit made; I got an Indian headdress from the wardrobe department because I’m part Indian. It was a last-minute thing. Peter and I flew up or drove up. So, I just started hanging out. And that’s where I saw Jimi Hendrix and suggested to our producers that he be the opening act for The Monkees. I had seen him in one of those Greenwich Village clubs as Jimmy James. He’d been described as ‘the guy who could play guitar with his teeth.’ When he came out onstage with Mitch (Mitchell) and Noel (Redding), I said, ‘That’s the guy who plays guitar with his teeth.’ And after that he was booked to be our opening act.”
#mickydolenz #montereypopfestival #themonkees #tcm #1967 #jimihendrix
The Monterey Pop Festival took place 55 years ago this week. Here’s a snippet from an interview I did with TCM about my memories.
“ I was invited up by the Mamas and the Papas. I just remember it was, ‘Hey, we’re having a concert festival thing up in Monterey, can you make it?’ Originally, I said no, because we were filming [The Monkees]. Then the producers of the show actually decided to take a hiatus because they wanted to go. I had this cool outfit made; I got an Indian headdress from the wardrobe department because I’m part Indian. It was a last-minute thing. Peter and I flew up or drove up. So, I just started hanging out. And that’s where I saw Jimi Hendrix and suggested to our producers that he be the opening act for The Monkees. I had seen him in one of those Greenwich Village clubs as Jimmy James. He’d been described as ‘the guy who could play guitar with his teeth.’ When he came out onstage with Mitch (Mitchell) and Noel (Redding), I said, ‘That’s the guy who plays guitar with his teeth.’ And after that he was booked to be our opening act.”
#mickydolenz #montereypopfestival #themonkees #tcm #1967 #jimihendrix
The Monterey Pop Festival took place 55 years ago this week. Here’s a snippet from an interview I did with TCM about my memories.
“ I was invited up by the Mamas and the Papas. I just remember it was, ‘Hey, we’re having a concert festival thing up in Monterey, can you make it?’ Originally, I said no, because we were filming [The Monkees]. Then the producers of the show actually decided to take a hiatus because they wanted to go. I had this cool outfit made; I got an Indian headdress from the wardrobe department because I’m part Indian. It was a last-minute thing. Peter and I flew up or drove up. So, I just started hanging out. And that’s where I saw Jimi Hendrix and suggested to our producers that he be the opening act for The Monkees. I had seen him in one of those Greenwich Village clubs as Jimmy James. He’d been described as ‘the guy who could play guitar with his teeth.’ When he came out onstage with Mitch (Mitchell) and Noel (Redding), I said, ‘That’s the guy who plays guitar with his teeth.’ And after that he was booked to be our opening act.”
#mickydolenz #montereypopfestival #themonkees #tcm #1967 #jimihendrix
#dolenzjonesboyceandhart From @7arecords – One of our biggest releases to date; the release of Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart’s original studio and live albums! We have tracked down the original master tapes and remastered both albums. Released on July 8 as deluxe 2CD and 2LP sets, the CD version will include a massive 40 page colour booklet featuring extensive liner notes and previously unseen photos. The 2LP version comes in a gatefold sleeve and is pressed on special 180g Green, Black and Yellow Quad Vinyl.
The Album:
The Album:
In the mid-1970s promoters were trying to reunite the Monkees, but with Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork unavailable, it was suggested that Micky Dolenz and Davy Jones team up with
Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart to tour as ‘The Golden Great Hits Of The Monkees Show – ‘The Guys Who Wrote ‘Em & The Guys Who Sang ‘Em’’. The group signed a deal with Capitol Records
to record a self-titled studio album of new material. They later released a live album from their tour of Japan. Both albums have been unavailable and out of print for many years. Tracks-
Side One
1. Right Now
2. I Love You (And I’m Glad That I Said It)
3. You And I
4. Teenager In Love
5. Sail On Sailor
6. It Always Hurts The Most In The Morning
Side Two
1. Moonfire
2. You Didn’t Feel That Way Last Night (Don’t You Remember)
3. Along Came Jones
4. Savin’ My Love For You
5. I Remember The Feeling
6. Sweet Heart Attack
LP 2 (Concert in Japan)
Side One
1. Last Train To Clarksville
2. Medley:
Valleri/Daydream Believer/A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You
3. I Wonder What She’s Doing Tonight
4. (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone
5. I Wanna Be Free
6. Savin’ My Love For You
7. Pleasant Valley Sunday
Side Two
1. I Remember The Feeling
2. A Teenager In Love
3 Cuddly Toy
4. Medley:
Come A Little Bit Closer/Pretty Little Angel Eyes/Hurt So Bad/
Peaches ‘N’ Cream/Something’s Wrong With Me/Keep On Singing
5. I Love You (And I’m Glad That I Said It)
6. Action. #mickydolenz #davyjones #tommyboyce #bobbyhart #7arecords
7a Records Announces The Release of Lost Micky Dolenz Solo Album.
Demoiselle” features solo recordings made between 1981-1992 and includes previously unreleased material. The album was originally planned for release in the 1990’s, but never received an official release. Available on CD and Vinyl, the CD comes in a deluxe digisleeve and features a big 32 page CD booklet with extensive liner notes, lyrics and previously unseen photos. The LP version comes in a gatefold sleeve and is pressed on 180g Red Vinyl.
The Album is released on August 12 worldwide. #mickydolenz @7arecords #demoiselle #recordrelease #7arecords
FORGOTTEN HITS-6-10-22
I wanted to add to your request for comments. This comment is for your Magic Monkees Moments.
During my time as singer/bassist for The Rip Chords, I had the opportunity to be part of “Rockers On Broadway.” On the show was Micky Dolenz. As usual, he was excellent.
The Path Fund is a non-profit scholarship fund for theater arts and education. One of its main supporters and fundraisers is the “Rockers On Broadway” concert series.
Fast forward to 2022.
The organization has released a 2022, 12 track, live, fund raiser album.
One of the highlights of the project is a Micky Dolenz performance of “I’m a Believer.”
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![Micky Dolenz Instagram - The Monterey Pop Festival took place 55 years ago this week. Here’s a snippet from an interview I did with TCM about my memories. “ I was invited up by the Mamas and the Papas. I just remember it was, ‘Hey, we’re having a concert festival thing up in Monterey, can you make it?’ Originally, I said no, because we were filming [The Monkees]. Then the producers of the show actually decided to take a hiatus because they wanted to go. I had this cool outfit made; I got an Indian headdress from the wardrobe department because I’m part Indian. It was a last-minute thing. Peter and I flew up or drove up. So, I just started hanging out. And that’s where I saw Jimi Hendrix and suggested to our producers that he be the opening act for The Monkees. I had seen him in one of those Greenwich Village clubs as Jimmy James. He’d been described as ‘the guy who could play guitar with his teeth.’ When he came out onstage with Mitch (Mitchell) and Noel (Redding), I said, ‘That’s the guy who plays guitar with his teeth.’ And after that he was booked to be our opening act.” #mickydolenz #montereypopfestival #themonkees #tcm #1967 #jimihendrix](https://www.gethucinema.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MickyDolenz-140-150x150.jpg)
![Micky Dolenz Instagram - The Monterey Pop Festival took place 55 years ago this week. Here’s a snippet from an interview I did with TCM about my memories. “ I was invited up by the Mamas and the Papas. I just remember it was, ‘Hey, we’re having a concert festival thing up in Monterey, can you make it?’ Originally, I said no, because we were filming [The Monkees]. Then the producers of the show actually decided to take a hiatus because they wanted to go. I had this cool outfit made; I got an Indian headdress from the wardrobe department because I’m part Indian. It was a last-minute thing. Peter and I flew up or drove up. So, I just started hanging out. And that’s where I saw Jimi Hendrix and suggested to our producers that he be the opening act for The Monkees. I had seen him in one of those Greenwich Village clubs as Jimmy James. He’d been described as ‘the guy who could play guitar with his teeth.’ When he came out onstage with Mitch (Mitchell) and Noel (Redding), I said, ‘That’s the guy who plays guitar with his teeth.’ And after that he was booked to be our opening act.” #mickydolenz #montereypopfestival #themonkees #tcm #1967 #jimihendrix](https://www.gethucinema.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MickyDolenz-116-150x150.jpg)
![Micky Dolenz Instagram - The Monterey Pop Festival took place 55 years ago this week. Here’s a snippet from an interview I did with TCM about my memories. “ I was invited up by the Mamas and the Papas. I just remember it was, ‘Hey, we’re having a concert festival thing up in Monterey, can you make it?’ Originally, I said no, because we were filming [The Monkees]. Then the producers of the show actually decided to take a hiatus because they wanted to go. I had this cool outfit made; I got an Indian headdress from the wardrobe department because I’m part Indian. It was a last-minute thing. Peter and I flew up or drove up. So, I just started hanging out. And that’s where I saw Jimi Hendrix and suggested to our producers that he be the opening act for The Monkees. I had seen him in one of those Greenwich Village clubs as Jimmy James. He’d been described as ‘the guy who could play guitar with his teeth.’ When he came out onstage with Mitch (Mitchell) and Noel (Redding), I said, ‘That’s the guy who plays guitar with his teeth.’ And after that he was booked to be our opening act.” #mickydolenz #montereypopfestival #themonkees #tcm #1967 #jimihendrix](https://www.gethucinema.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MickyDolenz-142-150x150.jpg)
