Micky Dolenz says there was a fundamental change in the way movies were made after the Monkees’ ‘Head’ arrived 55 years ago this week. 

In celebration of what would have been Mike Nesmith’s 80th birthday, let’s explore some quite surprising lesser-known songs from the Monkees.

The good news is, Micky Dolenz is writing new songs again, having last issued an album in 2012. The more interesting news is what they sound like.

Micky Dolenz memorably turned down a huge hit at the peak of the Monkees’ popularity. It took years for him to right the wrong.

Micky Dolenz says some people never accepted the latter-day Monkees as a creative force – until Mike Nesmith came up with a creative idea.

Musicians, particularly drummers, have probably noticed the unique set up the Monkees’ Micky Dolenz employs for his drum kit.

Yes, the Birthday Boy from the Monkees hit ‘Randy Scouse Git’ was real. And his friendship almost sent Micky Dolenz on a far different path.

Micky Dolenz will always be associated with his role in the Monkees. But he’s actually had a lengthier association with another character.

Micky Dolenz shares insights into the impact of the Beatles on the Monkees’ last television episode, which aired on March 25, 1968.

Few can imagine Micky Dolenz as anything other than one of the Monkees. But it very nearly turned into his second-most famous role.