Category Archives: Micky Dolenz
Hairspray stars honored to take advice from a ‘Monkee’
MERRILLVILLE | Not long before ‘The Monkees’ took center stage for their 45th Anniversary Tour at Star Plaza Theatre on June 30, Micky Dolenz took the time to give pointers to the two leads of Star Productions regional theater production of ‘Hairspray.’ This was perfect timing for Gina Guarino (who plays Tracy Turnblad) and Frank …
Exuberant Micky drawn back to the swinging sixties
He may have a few more wrinkles and the paunch may be a little more developed, but there’s no mistaking Micky Dolenz. The cheeky grin remains firmly in place, and he still possesses the wicked sense of humour and charisma that won him legions of fans as singer and drummer with Sixties boyband, The Monkees. …
Mickey’s big show has big hair and a big heart
THERE aren’t many parts where men are willing to dress up in drag, but the role of Edna Turnblad in Hairspray is hotly contested. Former “Ednas” have included Michael Ball, John Travolta and Brian Connolly. However the prospect of donning a fat suit, wig and size-12 heels wasn’t enough to persuade Monkees star Mickey Dolenz, …
Micky Dolenz to appear in Mega Python vs. Gatoroid
Micky Dolenz can be seen in the made for TV movie, Mega Python vs. Gatoroid, this Saturday Jan 29,2011 on SyFy. *Warning* Spoiler images following the jump!!
Interview: Micky Dolenz, singer, Monkees, Hairspray
IF you recognise the gait as Micky Dolenz comes walking down the street, then it’s odds on that you are old enough to remember The Monkees, the pop group manufactured for TV in the 60s, and now widely hailed as the original boyband. Dolenz was their drummer and lead vocalist, scoring hits with classic songs …
Micky Dolenz reveals truth behind America’s first boy band The Monkees
MONKEES’ legend Micky Dolenz yesterday looked forward to celebrating 60 years in showbiz while starring in a hit musical north of the border. The US star will hit Edinburgh in Hairspray six decades after attending his first movie screen test which paved the way for a career of hit records, movies and Broadway shows. Micky …
Dolenz on being a Ringo All-Starr, reuniting with the Monkees
Both Peter Tork and Davy Jones have been quoted recently as being interested in a Monkees reunion that is currently being discussed, but not yet finalized. Now add Micky Dolenz to the list. In a recent phone interview we did with him about his “King for a Day” tribute album to songwriter Carole King, he …
Hey, hey it’s Micky Dolenz
With his wide grin, infectious laugh and animated personality, Micky Dolenz will forever be known as the singing drummer of The Monkees –– four young actor/musicians who parlayed a low–budget television sitcom modeled after Marx Brothers film shorts into a career that has lasted decades. But Dolenz is so much more than an aging pop …
Wine and music with a Monkee
It was a who’s who of legendary rock n roll music on Monday night at Pearl on the River in Sacramento. Starship’s Mickey Thomas and the legendary Mickey Dolenz from the Monkees graced Sacramento fans with a patio jam. Handfuls of fans crammed into the gorgeous eatery to sip on vino from various local wineries …
Dolenz on BBC Radio
Micky Dolenz tells the story of a Los Angeles neighbourhood which became home to a diverse mix of musical stars – including himself. Laurel Canyon was just a bunch of heavily wooded, rocky outcrops – situated a few minutes from West Hollywood and Sunset Boulevard – but it became the garden where the stars of …
