Micky Dolenz on Stardom, Life-Long Dreams & Joining The Monkees!

[@user-nq7ul4oo8p]

A very bright and down to earth man ❤️

[@20sandi12]

Mickey is very humble about it all. "Corky" (Mickey) of 'Circus Boy'was my very first 'crush'! I would watch him with his own elephant, Bimbo - and his uncle, a clown on the black and white tube television before color. I was five years old! So when I was a young teen and the Monkees happend, I already had my favorite! Mickey's done well as a producer, also. Stay healthy please Micky Dolenz, we still need you IN the world.

[@TheHManShow]

Micky seems like the energetic and fun grandpa we all would love to have

[@dianekeane7740]

The Monkees were also a caring group of loyal friends; they worked through many a sticky situation with good natured hijinks, a warm, often silly sense of humour and memorable songs. That's what came shinning through to me, even as a young child watching television in the sixties.

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

actually on a semi recent interview Mike stated that although they spent a lot of time together they were not all good buddies. He did not pal around with Peter much at all as they were more working partners thats about it, they even clashed a fair amount; but the other two were easier to work with.

[@BeanieScooter]

Thank you for letting Micky talk uninterrupted! Great questions.

[@user-qm7nw7vd5s]

Cool guy. Wonderful singing voice!

[@presto709]

Mickey's unique vocals were a huge part of the Monkees success. He deserves the same credit that any great vocalist gets.

[@victorturturici4446]

Hey Mackey didn't know that your farther was Italian hey mick which part is your family from.

[@znrgybalance8703]

My favorite Monkee back then was Davy. My sisters favorite was Micky. It just occurred to me my sister may have decided to study architecture because of Micky!

[@MeMeDaVinci]

Micky is the Greatest! With his interest in physics, he should have been on Big Bang Theory...a recurring roll. Maybe Sir Dr. Brian May also...

[@MeMeDaVinci]

It's an odd item that each Monkee in their own way over the years had to define what the Monkees were: individuals cast as a band of musicians that were unsuccessful at becoming a success. Well, the comparison is not to the Beatles, a real band, it's more to The Partridge Family, a fictitious band that couldn't perform live if they wanted to, save for David Cassidy. The interest in the made-for-tv bands is the songs. The public was not satisfied hearing the music on a weekly tv show. The songs became part of Top 40 radio. Then came enough songs for an album. Then came the natural progression of performing the music live and touring. It was about striking while the iron is hot. It was about making money. For the producers and players, it is show business. For the fan, it's loving a band, or a piece of music so much, it hurts and wanting that experience live.

[@rubicon-oh9km]

I hurt so bad for this man and the losses he's experienced. He's the last Monkee. We're all racing towards the finish line.

[@whatareyoulookingat908]

I'm not racing...lol... but yeah... we're on our way.

[@rubicon-oh9km]

@@whatareyoulookingat908 Racing meaning time is flying. The older you get it seems the faster it goes.

[@Jay-vr9ir]

I wish , the finish line could be moved way back .But, life doesn't work that way.

[@bridgetdoman1386]

The Monkees, my idols in my mid teen years.

[@pastorbri]

so envious. Wish I could do an interview like that to one of the monkees but think Id be too shy

[@davidfriedman9051]

Excellent!!

[@martdod]

And then there was one. RIP Mike, Davey and Peter.

[@llongdong]

I seen old man Winkle walking outside the trailer park today. It was good to see him. Ole fella must be 90 and still walking. When ye go 4-5 days without seeing him, ye think the worst.

[@petrarassfeld7269]

❤❤❤

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

Micky is just a regular guy, who sometimes just breaks out into a James Cagney impersonation for no apparent reasom.

[@Labor_Jones]

I have NEVER heard anyone of the interviews or other shows about the Monkeys mention that all the members used their own names. Unlike other acting parts this assumed the members of 'The Monkeys' were truly these young men. IT is LIKE Breaking the 4th Wall with very different approach unlike other actors who have the special skill to do that. Such as Oliver Hardy from Laural and Hardy. Come to think of it they (Laural and Hardy) often used their real names in the movies they acted in..... so, maybe they are more alike than I think... anyway, no one mention that. ;)

[@MeMeDaVinci]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpPOaKqcirV1qLc If I did this correct, watch at about the 11:00 minute mark. The names threw me for a moment...

[@carlarenner555]

Except that I’m told he is Michael to his friends and family and Davy was always David.

[@rbell3109]

Also the Three Stooges Moe, Larry and Shemp

[@carlarenner555]

I’ve heard Micky in interviews say something like “are you asking Michael Dolenz the director or Micky Dolenz The Monkees. Also in many cases I’ve heard the other Monkee’s call Davy David and his sisters call him David. It was a question I always wanted to ask him.

[@Labor_Jones]

From afar (I am 69 now not 13,) but it doesn't surprise me that Micky is the last survivor in part because his experiences (family - other acting jobs) helped him be the MOST GROUNDED of the 4 personalities. .... He had a good time with being a Monkey, and I never sensed or read that he was either overwhelmed by the good or bad of being in the Monkeys. .... In a lot of ways it almost appears that he was the least affected by his experience. ..... Sadly I think the other guys (even Nesmith) came out of this slightly damaged by the are they for real or not status by FANS ultimately.

[@kcuhc84]

To me, the Monkees sounded more like the Dave Clark 5 than the Beatles. Except there were four of them. It was the drum sound.

[@markzappasodi]

Even though Micky gave a very long answer to the second man's question, I don't think that he actually answered what he was asked.

[@gregmiell3037]

Are Mickey Dolenz and Newt Gingrich the same person?

[@paulbfields8284]

Very astute connection.. that’s a good one!!

[@ronfowlermusic]

I wouldn't recognize him with the hat and sunglasses.

[@piercebales9546]

Just because you like them does not make them good. Most people infected with bad taste never find this out. The Monkees were created to mimic the Beatles movie, A Hard Day's Night, zany rock and rollers jumping up and down and running away from packs of hungry teenage girls, not real music.

[@rachelharvey9346]

This is one of the biggest misconceptions. The Monkees DID make "real" music. Look into it.

[@GoGreen1977]

Check out the video of the summer concert from 2001, albeit without Mike). Fantastic!

[@jennycrump6625]

I saw them twice in 2001 then again in 2002.... some of the best nights of my life! .. and Micky has always been my favorite, with Mike pretty much tied... still messed up with Mike's passing. . Can we wrap Micky in bubble wrap so he lives till 100?!!? Lol.... he is my favorite voice and person of all time. ✌❤😊

[@rachelharvey9346]

Their concerts are pure gold. They have something delightful to offer. So thankful I was able to be there for the last concert with Mike and Micky. Still can’t believe he’s gone. 😢

[@KathyAnn1978]

Making music for teenage girls may have been the show creators' intention, but the guys took control of their sound and went beyond teen idols. For example, I don't think too many teen girls spent hours listening to "Writing Wrongs" or could relate to "A Man Without a Dream." And just because someone doesn't like an artist doesn't make the music bad.