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Song of the Week #150 – “I’m A Believer”

Written by admin on April 15, 2013 – 11:26 pm -

The Monkees - I'm A Believer singleThe Monkees’ smash hit “I’m a Believer” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.

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Solo tour for Michael Nesmith

Written by admin on February 26, 2013 – 3:55 pm -

Michael Nesmith begins his Solo Spring 2013 Tour on March 21 in Franklin, Tennessee.

The show will focus on Nesmith’s post-Monkees solo work, with “Papa Gene’s Blues” the only Monkees song scheduled to be performed. Nesmith says:

“I hope Monkees fans are not disappointed but my solo recorded music is extensive and the songs that were part of the Monkees era comprise only a tiny part of it.”

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The Monkees announce US tour

Written by admin on August 8, 2012 – 4:37 pm -

The surviving members of the Monkees are hitting the road for a 12-date US tour in November.

This will be the first time that Mike Nesmith, Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork have played together since 1997, and the band’s first live performance since Davy Jones’ sad death in February.

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Happy Birthday Davy Jones & Mike Nesmith

Written by admin on December 30, 2010 – 7:49 am -

Two of the Monkees celebrate their birthdays today. Davy Jones is 65 and Mike Nesmith is 68.

Davy Jones 65th birthday British-born Davy Jones was already a seasoned performer when he was cast in The Monkees television show in 1966. He was discovered while on broadway playing the part of the Artful Dodger in “Oliver!”

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