“I knew what he was going through,” remembers Dolenz. “He was frustrated because he was misled. He was not an actor, he was a ...

Charles Manson may have had strange connections to rock music, but did he actually have a shot at being in the limelight with ...

The Monkees are one of the most storied bands of the 1960s. For example, there is a common rumor that notorious cult leader Charles Manson tried to join The Monkees. A member of the band explained ...

It is rare that a fictional band on television actually becomes a real band in its own right. The Monkees began as a musical ...

Listen to a conversation with the vocalist and actor Micky Dolenz, best known for his work with The Monkees. Also hear an interview with jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine, who has built an impressive ...

“You know, though, The Monkees were essentially a garage band,” says drummer and singer Dolenz. “even on the television show, remember, we never made it – we never got any succes ...

Mickey Dolenz of The Monkees. Led Zeppelin and Tom Petty tributes. Bluegrass legend Del McCoury. They're all onstage this ...

The planned public memorials for the late Davy Jones may be where the surviving Monkees members give their goodbyes to their bandmate. Jones' spokeswoman Helen Kensick has said that the family ...

The Monkees did what Glee did — only 30 years ... played classical guitar and had been in covers bands. I’d sat behind the drums and played around, so I wasn’t starting from square one.

Micky Dolenz Suing Justice Department Over Access to FBI Files on The Monkees Oscar-Nominated 'Five ... Minor Health Issue' Forcing the Iconic Band to Cancel Its Last 4 Tour Dates 'Monkees ...

and The Monkees on Headquarters were a different band. It was the four of us as singer-songwriters and musicians. It’s almost like two different bands to me. Tork: I don’t know what the album ...