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

The genre-blending Monkees did a great job of flaunting their mercurial talents 55 years ago this month on ‘The Birds, the Bees and the Monkees.’

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

Here’s what we’ll be packing way in the back of our luggage – way, way in the back – before our fateful seafaring journey.

Ken Sharp’s new benefit single is a tribute to Davy Jones, with proceeds going to the late Monkees star’s Equine Memorial Foundation.

Problem: There isn’t any consensus as to what exactly constitutes a rock ‘n’ roll movie.

Bands with animal-based names square off for this edition of Odd Couples, including T. Rex, the Monkees, Tame Impala, Whitesnake, Toto and others.

If you’ve been waiting for a Monkees reunion project to hit it out of the park, stand back as ‘Good Times!’ steps up to the plate.

One went on to acclaim; the other to No. 1 on the charts. Both are high water marks, not just for the Byrds and Monkees but for all of ’60s pop.

Bobby Hart rose to fame with Tommy Boyce as part of the songwriting team behind the Monkees. But there was more to the story.