The Monkees were created by the producer duo of Bob Rafelson and Bert Schneider. The band had a TV sitcom that was fun for the whole family. Rafelson and Schneider were also behind The Monkees’ only ...

For over half a century, Micky Dolenz has been entertaining audiences as a singer, drummer, actor, director, and all-around showman. Best known as a primary voice and energy behind The Monkees (the ...

Micky Dolenz, the last surviving member of The Monkees, is celebrating his 80th birthday with a national tour blending iconic songs and wild behind-the-scenes stories He recalls unforgettable moments ...

As part of my reporting for a story last week about the new NJR Media Group podcast, “MOVIES WITH…,” I interviewed Micky Dolenz, last surviving member of the 1960s classic rock band, The Monkees. He ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Pam Windsor lives in Nashville, Tennessee and writes about music. The 1960s were an incredible time for music. There was Elvis, ...

A reminder of just how wild the late ’60s really were — and what one incredible year meant for music history.

It’s been nearly 60 years since The Monkees first hit TV screens — and now the band’s last surviving member, Micky Dolenz, is taking fans all the way back to where it began. On October 13, Dolenz ...

The Monkees weren’t like most other bands from the 1960s. It wasn’t started by its members. Entertainment industry insiders Bob Rafelson and Bert Schneider came up with the idea for the band before ...

Micky Dolenz will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Monkees next year with a new tour that celebrates the band’s history. According to a press release, it will “take audiences on a joyful, ...

Micky Dolenz will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Monkees with a lengthy 2026 tour. The first shows arrive in February and continue into November. See a complete list of dates, cities and ...

The Monkees starred in Head, one of the most bizarre movies ever made by famous musicians. One member of the group isn’t sure what Head is about, but he has a theory. Regardless, Head is a hugely ...