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Micky Dolenz, born March 8, 1945, in Los Angeles, California, rose to fame as the drummer and lead vocalist for The Monkees, the chart-topping pop-rock phenomenon of the 1960s. Joining the band in 1965, Dolenz’s warm, distinctive voice powered hits like “Last Train to Clarksville,” “I’m a Believer,” and “Pleasant Valley Sunday,” helping the group become both television and music sensations. Though originally an actor, Dolenz quickly adapted to drumming, developing a unique style that balanced the Monkees’ infectious energy with tight, rhythmic precision. After the band’s initial run ended in 1971, he pursued acting, voice work, directing, and a successful career in musical theater, while often returning for Monkees reunions and tours. His enduring charm and humor kept the group’s spirit alive for generations of fans. More than a drummer or a frontman, Dolenz became the voice of an era — a bridge between pop innocence and the enduring joy of well-crafted songs.

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THE LAST MONKEE STANDING: How Micky Dolenz Became the Voice of a Generation Micky Dolenz, born March 8, 1945, in…

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“ONE LAST TIME, I WILL SING FOR THE DREAMERS…” — With eyes filled with radiant memories of a glorious past and a voice that still echoes across half a century of music, Micky Dolenz has announced his 2026 Tour “One Last Ride” — a final musical journey steeped in emotion and nostalgia, rekindling the timeless soul of the melodies he helped create. The very first song he ever recorded with The Monkees — and now, the one he will perform alone on this farewell tour — “Last Train to Clarksville” (recorded in the mid-1966). Dates and venues to be announced soon…

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ONE LAST RIDE: Micky Dolenz’s Emotional Farewell to a Lifetime of Music “One last time, I will sing for the…

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THE FINAL FINAL BOW — On November 14, 2021, under the glow of the Greek Theatre lights, Michael Nesmith and Micky Dolenz walked slowly to the front of the stage. It was the last night of The Monkees’ farewell tour — and no one knew it would also be Nesmith’s final performance. There was no rush, no scripted fanfare. Micky glanced toward his lifelong friend, and Nesmith, with a faint smile, gripped his guitar as if holding an old companion. Together, they sang the last notes of “I’m a Believer,” voices weathered but warm. The crowd rose, not in wild applause, but in a standing wave of gratitude, tears glistening in the dim light. When the final chord faded, the two men clasped hands and bowed — one last time. For those there that night, it wasn’t just the end of a concert. It was the closing of a chapter written across decades, sealed in music, memory, and love.

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THE FINAL FINAL BOW: Michael Nesmith’s Last Performance with Micky Dolenz at the Greek Theatre On November 14, 2021, the…

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AN UNEXPECTED FAREWELL: It happened without warning. Just days ago, Micky Dolenz — the last surviving Monkee — was laughing with friends, his voice still carrying that familiar warmth. Then, a sudden fall changed everything. His wife, voice breaking, shared how he was rushed to the hospital in very critical condition. “It was so fast… I’m still trying to understand,” she whispered. Fans across the world held their breath, remembering the man who once danced through the ‘60s with a smile that lit up a generation. Now, hospital walls replace the stage lights, and the applause is replaced by quiet prayers. For his wife, it is not just fear — it is the weight of watching the love of her life caught between yesterday’s melodies and today’s uncertainty. And for those who grew up with his music, it feels like the world itself is holding its breath, waiting for the next note.

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AN UNEXPECTED FAREWELL: Micky Dolenz in Critical Condition After Sudden Fall It happened without warning. Just days ago, Micky Dolenz…

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FULL DETAILS: Micky Dolenz’s Songs & Stories tour will return on August 11 in Ocean City, New Jersey, before continuing on to Cleveland and Lima, Ohio. Fans can look forward to beloved hits, rare behind-the-scenes moments, and heartfelt memories from a lifetime in music. “I can’t wait to see all your smiling faces out there,” Micky Dolenz shared, promising an intimate evening where nostalgia blends seamlessly with timeless melodies.

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BACK ON THE ROAD: Micky Dolenz’s “Songs & Stories” Tour Returns This August After a lifetime spent bringing joy to…

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AN EMOTIONAL POST FROM MICKY DOLENZ AT AGE 80 Looking back at a special moment from the past — the contract for our appearance on The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour. By that time, Peter had already left the group, but Mike, Davy, and I carried on with our brand-new single, “Tear Drop City,” along with a medley of classic hits our fans had come to love. Glen welcomed us warmly — a true gentleman and a gifted musician. Seeing these old documents brings back so many memories. It’s heartbreaking… And now, I’m the only one left.

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THE LAST MONKEE SPEAKS: Micky Dolenz Shares Heartbreaking Memory of Glen Campbell Show and “Tear Drop City” Performance At 80…

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The Monkees took the stage on that humid July evening in 1967—not with screams or flashing lights, but with a kind of reverent ease, like four friends stepping into a familiar dream. Micky Dolenz adjusted the mic. Michael Nesmith stood a step back, fingers resting on the neck of his guitar. Davy Jones glanced toward the sky, as if someone up there was listening. Peter Tork, always the quiet one, simply nodded. Then Micky whispered, “For the ones who forgot how to feel.” No introduction. No jokes. Just the first shimmering chords of Pleasant Valley Sunday, stripped bare—slower, rawer, almost mournful. A song once playful now bent with quiet rebellion, calling out the ache behind the picket fences and perfect lawns. Teenagers in the crowd swayed. Fathers turned to sons. By the final line, the whole park had fallen into silence—not because it was over, but because something real had just been remembered.

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“For the Ones Who Forgot How to Feel”: The Monkees’ Most Unexpected, Unforgettable Performance It was a sticky, slow-breathing July…

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The microphone crackled as Micky Dolenz adjusted it, the air thick with the scent of rain on dust. No light show, no booming introduction — just the quiet rustle of anticipation. He glanced at the worn banner overhead, then at the faces before him, each one a chapter in the story he’d been telling for decades. Cradling his guitar, he let out a small, knowing smile — the kind that says he’s seen it all and still believes in the magic. When he began to sing, his voice was gentler now, but every lyric carried the weight of years and the warmth of friendship. For a moment, it wasn’t about the fading crowd or the passing of time. It was about connection — the same invisible thread that had bound him to fans since the first note of Last Train to Clarksville

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THE FINAL TRAIN TO CLARKSVILLE: Micky Dolenz’s Farewell Left Everyone Frozen in Time The stage wasn’t really a stage —…

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HEARTFELT FAN-MADE VIDEO: THE MONKEES — “All Four Together Again” What if you could spend one evening with all four members of THE MONKEES at the Greek Theatre? With this beautifully imagined tribute film, now you can. Crafted from fan-shot footage during two separate performances — July 16, 2011 (featuring Davy, Micky & Peter) and November 10, 2012 (featuring Mike, Micky & Peter) — this video becomes the only way we can ever witness all four standing together on one stage again. A bittersweet illusion… and a dream come true.

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“ALL FOUR TOGETHER AGAIN” — A DREAM ONLY FANS COULD BUILD There are moments in life we never get back.And…

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SHOCKING NEWS: At 61, Christian Nesmith — Son of Michael Nesmith — Has FINALLY Revealed the Truth About What Micky Dolenz Did at His Father’s Funeral For years, fans have wondered what really happened that quiet December afternoon when the last surviving Monkees said goodbye to one of their own. Now, Christian Nesmith has spoken — and his words have left fans speechless. With emotion trembling in his voice, he described a private moment between Micky and his late father that changed everything. “It wasn’t what people think,” he said softly. “What Micky did that day… no one will ever forget.”

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DAVY JONES’S DAUGHTER FINALLY SPEAKS: “MY FATHER WASN’T THE MAN YOU THOUGHT HE WAS” After decades of silence, the daughter of The Monkees frontman Davy Jones has broken her silence — and what she’s revealed has stunned fans across generations. With tears in her eyes, she described the side of her father the world never saw: the struggles, the secrets, and the heart behind the fame. “He carried a burden none of us ever understood,” she whispered. “But now… it’s time the truth was known.”

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