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The Statler Brothers

THE SONG THAT FELT LIKE A GOODBYE: It happened in Staunton, Virginia — the hometown where it all began. Don Reid stood under the dim lights beside Jimmy Fortune, holding the microphone like it carried fifty years of memories. The crowd fell silent as his voice trembled through the first line — a farewell disguised as a song. By the final note, there wasn’t a dry eye in the room.

The Monkees

UNBREAKABLE RECORD: The Monkees Set a 1967 Music Milestone That No Artist Has Surpassed to This Day In the whirlwind of 1967’s pop revolution, The Monkees achieved something no band — not even The Beatles or Elvis — has ever matched. That year, they held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 for an astonishing 31 consecutive weeks with “More of The Monkees” and “Headquarters.” Fueled by infectious hits and TV fame, their dominance redefined what a “made-for-TV band” could be. Nearly six decades later, that record still stands untouched — a testament to four dreamers who turned television stardom into musical history.

News

HEART-TO-HEART: Erika Kirk Opens Up About the Conversations She Has With Her Daughter About Charlie In a recent interview, Erika Kirk shared the tender, often tear-filled talks she has with her young daughter about Charlie Kirk, the husband and father they lost too soon. “She asks if Daddy can still see us,” Erika said softly, “and I tell her yes — just from a better place.” Her words struck a chord with millions, revealing the quiet strength behind her public grace. “We talk about him every day,” she added. “Because love like that doesn’t end — it just changes where it lives.”

The Monkees

The voice that once launched a million teenage dreams is about to echo through time in bronze and stone. With $1.9 million raised by fans and fellow musicians, Micky Dolenz — the last surviving member of The Monkees — will soon be honored with a life-sized statue at the Hollywood Walk of Fame Courtyard, a tribute to the man whose laughter, rhythm, and soul kept the dream alive long after the cameras stopped rolling. For nearly six decades, Micky has been more than just the drummer or the voice behind “I’m a Believer.” He’s been the heartbeat of an era — the sound of freedom, friendship, and eternal youth. His performances carried not only the melodies of the 1960s but the memory of Davy, Mike, and Peter — brothers bound by music and time. “This statue isn’t about fame,” one fan said softly. “It’s about gratitude — for the man who refused to let The Monkees fade away.” Soon, beneath the California sun, Micky’s likeness will stand smiling, microphone in hand — a reminder that joy, once shared with the world, can never truly die.