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George Michael "Micky" Dolenz, Jr. (born March 8, 1945) is an American actor, musician, television director, radio personality and theater director, best known as the drummer and principal lead singer of the 1960s pop/rock band the Monkees.
Dolenz was born at the Cedars of Lebanon Hospital (now Cedars-Sinai Medical Center), in Los Angeles, California, the son of actors George Dolenz and Janelle Johnson.
Dolenz began his show business career in 1956 when he starred in a children’s show called Circus Boy under the name Mickey Braddock. He played an orphaned water boy for the elephants in a one-ring circus at the start of the 20th century. The program ran for two seasons, after which Dolenz made sporadic appearances on network television shows and pursued his education. Dolenz went to Ulysses S. Grant High School in Valley Glen, Los Angeles, California, and graduated in 1962. In 1964, he was cast as Ed in the episode "Born of Kings and Angels" of the NBC education drama series, Mr. Novak, starring James Franciscus as an idealistic Los Angeles teacher. Dolenz was attending college in Los Angeles when he was hired for the "drummer" role in NBC's The Monkees.
The Monkees are an American rock band that released music in their original incarnation between 1965 and 1971, with subsequent reunion albums and tours in the decades that followed. They were formed in Los Angeles in 1965 by Bob Rafelson and Bert Schneider for the American television series The Monkees, which aired from 1966 to 1968. The musical acting quartet was composed of Americans Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork and Englishman Davy Jones. The band's music was initially supervised by producer Don Kirshner.
Dolenz described the Monkees as initially being "a TV show about an imaginary band ... that wanted to be the Beatles, [but] that was never successful". The actor-musicians, however, soon became a real band.
For the first few months of their initial five-year career as the Monkees, the four actor-musicians were allowed only limited roles in the recording studio. This was due in part to the amount of time required to film the television series. Nonetheless, Nesmith did compose and produce some songs from the beginning, and Peter Tork contributed limited guitar work on the sessions produced by Nesmith. They eventually fought for and earned the right to collectively supervise all musical output under the band's name. The sitcom was canceled in 1968, but the band continued to record music through 1971.
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"Where Are They Now" is a song recorded by English Oi!/punk rock band Cock Sparrer in 1982, from their album Shock Troops. The lyrics comment on the previous six years of the punk subculture. The song portrays the early years of the punk movement in a negative light, bemoaning the lack of follow-through by the leading figures. It also comments on the band members' own naivete, exhorting listeners to not make the same idealistic mistakes. Its lyrics mention several punk legends. In an interview with the fanzine Schizoipunx from July 27, 2006, Mickey Beaufoy of Cock Sparrer stated:
The lyrics "Rotten on the telly, showing what a few choice words can do" refer to the Sex Pistols' lead singer Johnny Rotten and the Grundy incident, in which Rotten and other Sex Pistols swore on live television, sending Britain into an uproar.
The song has been covered and recorded by Swingin Utters, Strike Anywhere, Roger Miret And The Disasters and also, in their own language, the Spanish band La Polla Records and the German band Beck's Pistols.
Actors: Howard Braunstein (producer), Michael Jaffe (producer), Wallace Langham (actor), Lynn Josephson Delaney (miscellaneous crew), Katie Griffin (actress), Avi Federgreen (miscellaneous crew), Polly Shannon (actress), Neill Fearnley (director), Fred Mollin (composer), Stephen Lawrence (editor), Elaine Yarish (miscellaneous crew), Colin Ferguson (actor), Peter Tork (actor), Susan Murdoch (producer), Ron McGee (writer),
Plot: In 1966, producers Bert Schneider and Bob Rafaelson come up with the idea of creating a TV show that would feature the American answer to the Beatles, The Monkees. Eventually, four young men are chosen for the roles, Mickey Dolenz the former child TV star, the stage actor Davey Jones and the musicians, Mike Nesmith and Peter Tork. With the aid of a successful music producer and able TV promotion, the Monkees become a sensation. However, that success is tainted, to the chagrin of the band, as they find themselves labeled as talentless phonies. This film covers the band's frustrating struggle to prove their detractors wrong as they struggle to earn some artist legitimacy. Whether it's by learning to excel as a band or experimenting with wild ideas for their show and film, Head, nothing seems to work. Meanwhile the band have their internal tensions as various members struggle to decide what is really important to them, simple material success, or having real artistic respect for their work?
Keywords: 1960s, based-on-book, behind-the-scenes, entertainment-industry, music-industry, musician, rock-band, rock-music, television, television-historyGreat video of the legendary Micky Dolenz performing as part of the legendary Beatles Week at the legendary Cavern in the legendary Liddypool! Sorry for the watermark but I know some poor sods will end up buying this from some dodge pot online. I share all this stuff for free, I do not do this for profit.
This interview, historically, was done when Micky arrived to the US from England before the fever of The Monkees 20th Anniversary. Monkeesmania 1986! Basically still jet-lagged and amazed about the sudden interest in The Monkees after a 16 year hiatus. Originally video taped for Harmony Pictures, parts were used in "I Was A Teenage Monkee". Micky get's very comfortable and talks as if the camera wasn't there! It's probably the best interview of Micky ever! Sit back and enjoy the great Micky Dolenz, uncut, uncensored and natural!
Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1NbomQa Broadcast on 25/08/2016 Micky Dolenz, a founding member of iconic band The Monkees, talks about celebrating 50 years of music. Like, follow and subscribe to Good Morning Britain! The Good Morning Britain YouTube channel delivers you the news that you’re waking up to in the morning. From exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in politics and showbiz to heartwarming human interest stories and unmissable watch again moments. Join Susanna Reid, Piers Morgan, Ben Shephard, Kate Garraway, Charlotte Hawkins and Sean Fletcher every weekday on ITV from 6am. Website: http://bit.ly/1GsZuha YouTube: http://bit.ly/1Ecy0g1 Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1HEDRMb Twitter: http://bit.ly/1xdLqU3 http://www.itv.com
Micky's audition tape for The monkees Mike, Davy, Micky and Peter before they were “The Monkees”. To think, they only knew each other in passing and had no idea the kind of magic they would make together.
This is a rare video directed by Micky Dolenz for his solo single Lovelight. The video also features his wife, Trina. This comes from the collection of Mr.X. please feel free to like us at www.facebook.com/monkeesbootlegs
Face2Face: Micky Dolenz discusses his new show with Peter Noone and the upcoming 50th anniversary of the iconic band The Monkees For more FOX411 Entertainment news, visit www.fox411.com. Follow FOX411 on Twitter: @fox411
Micky Dolenz, the drummer and singer for the Monkees, talks about the success of the series and the moment he knew his life would never be the same. For more on #WhereAreTheyNow, visit http://www.wherearetheynow.buzz Find OWN on TV at http://www.oprah.com/FindOWN SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1vqD1PN About Where Are They Now: Their stories made headlines across America. Now, the original series Oprah: Where Are They Now? tracks down the Oprah Show guests who made you laugh...and made you cry. Find out where they are now, plus see what happened to the biggest newsmakers of all time and how their lives changed after sudden fame and notoriety turned their worlds upside down. About OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah...
From our August 16th 2015 streaming show: We were honored to have the amazing and wonderful Micky Dolenz performing The Porpoise Song (Goffin/King) and Good Morning by The Beatles (Lennon/McCartney) with us! Please sign our mailing list by visiting - www.circelink.com And buy Micky's record by visiting - http://mickydolenz.com
This is most probably the first time Micky ever sang on television. This is a clip from an episode of Circus Boy a very cute kids show featuring Micky Dolenz (then known as Mickey Braddock). And yes, this song is the one that Micky is humming in the Monkees episode "Monkees at the Circus". Disclamer: I do not own the material shown in this video.
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Micky Dolenz performs The Monkees classic Sixties Top 40 hits I'm A Believer, Pleasant Valley Sunday and Last Train To Clarksville, followed by Jeff Jones' Calling All Angels at Jammin' For Jones, live at the Saban Theater, Beverly Hills, CA on April 28, 2015. Organized by Stephen Bishop, Lena Evans, Geanie Zelig-Galinson and Marybeth Maloney Thicke, The Jeff Jones Benefit Concert raised money to help cover medical costs associated on his battle with MS (multiple sclerosis) and Parkinson's Disease. ‘I’m A Believer’ from ‘More of the Monkees’ (1967) is The Monkees biggest and most enduring hit, staying at No. 1 for seven weeks along with 'Last Train To Clarksville.' They are the songs most identified with the group. It was written by a young Neil Diamond, but the group made it their own t...
From our August 16th 2015 streaming show: We were honored to have the master scatter Micky Dolenz performing Randy Scouse Git with our Faux Dixieland band behind him! Please sign our mailing list by visiting - www.circelink.com And buy Micky's record by visiting - http://mickydolenz.com
Micky at a concert in Thousand Oaks, CA on May 1, 2008
Micky Dolenz & Peter Tork perform the classic Monkees hit, "(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone" - composed by Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart - live in 2015. Tickets are now on sale for two Monkees North American dates: 8/27/15 at the Mayo Center in Morristown, NJ For tickets CLICK HERE: http://www.mayoarts.org/event/the-monkees 8/29/15 at Westbury, NY For tickets CLICK HERE: http://concerts.livenation.com/the-monkees-westbury-new-york-08-29-2015/event/00004E8BE1DC42AD
Micky Dolenz from The Monkees. Elk Grove Village, IL
Monkees Lives September 16, 2016
Episode No. 25: "Alias Micky Dolenz" The police cash in on Micky's striking resemblance to an imprisoned hood in an attempt to locate robbery loot. Original Air Date: March 6, 1967 Musical Numbers: "The Kind of Girl I Could Love" / "Mary, Mary" Cast: Mike Nesmith Micky Dolenz Peter Tork Davy Jones Guest cast: Ruby.....................................................................Maureen Arthur Tony.......................................................................Jimmy Murphy Vince........................................................................Mike Wagner Policeman.................................................................Don Sherman Robert Strauss as Captain
They weren’t the Beatles, but in the 1960’s, they played them – kind of- on TV. Hey hey – they were the Monkees – and today, my guest is the guy who sang lead on so many of the Monkee hits, Micky Dolenz!
A rare movie from 1972 starring Micky Dolenz. Please keep in mind, very little of this is set in the night and there is NO strangling
Micky Dolenz performs all The Monkees hits and more at the 2012 Edison Fall Family Spectacular.
Micky plays 5 songs at a fair in Hastings in 1991. This also features some of the soundcheck. Songs are - - Last Train To Clarksville - Steppin' Stone - Goin' Down - Pleasant Valley Sunday - I'm a Believer
Shout Out Minnesota @ShoutOutMN interviews the voice of the Monkees Micky Dolenz. Micky talks about his time with the Monkees, What he would like to accomplish, and his new music that is out now.
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The Monkees toured the United Kingdom in March/April 1989. Here Dolenz and Jones are interviewed on a British talk show. (Peter Tork was a part of the tour but is absent from this interview.) Please visit my website at http://www.monkeesconcerts.com.
Peter Tork and Micky Dolenz of The Monkees chat to Naga and Bill on BBC Breakfast September 2015
The Monkees Convention March 15, 2014 Videos by Cindy Ferrier
Illeana Douglas asks Micky Dolenz about early television and the development of The Monkees TV show. Lots of discussion about the sets, shooting locations, and the exhausting schedule of filming a TV show. Because of where this interview occurred the conversation is heavily weighted toward Hollywood topics, not music. Micky is joined by Rhino producers Andrew Sandoval and John Hughes who discuss Good Times! and the Blu-Ray restoration, including financing and production elements. August 13, 2016