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Last Surviving Member of The Monkees Is Grateful To Be Alive At 80

by Peace A

Published May 7, 2025

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The Monkees, consisting of Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork, were originally not intended to be a real band. Starting as a fictional one on a TV show, they released four albums during the show’s two-season run and nine when they launched their career fully. Sadly, most of the bandmates have passed away, leaving Micky Dolenz as the only surviving member.

Dolenz, who celebrated his 80th birthday last month, revealed in a recent interview that he is happy to be in good health and still be able to perform at 80.

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Micky Donlenz is grateful for good health at 80

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MONKEES, Peter Tork, Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith, 1966-1968

In an interview with The Observer-Reporter about his lengthy career ahead of his May 4th show, he expressed his gladness at being alive despite all odds.
The musician who performed in Pittsburgh on May 4th as part of his ongoing tour reflected on his career and health. While admitting the challenges that come with it.

Dolenz remains happy at being able to maintain his stage presence, comparing his relentless energy to that of the Energizer Bunny. He revealed that even though constant travel can be exhausting, the joy of stage performance makes it all worthwhile, emphasizing that the ease of playing music is what keeps him going.

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Micky Dolenz/Instagram

The singer speaks on The Monkees’ career transformation from TV to real singers

In a previous interview with Business Journal Daily, the singer shed light on how the band was able to transition from a fictional TV band into a real music act. He explained that while The Monkees began as a television show centered around an imaginary band, the cast’s ability to play instruments and sing, skills that were necessary during the audition process, allowed them to metamorphose into a real band. He likened the transformation to Pinocchio becoming a real boy, while emphasizing the fascinating shift from fantasy to reality.

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MONKEES, Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith, 1966-1968

Although several decades have passed and all his bandmates have died, Dolenz explains that he is always grateful for life and always ready to perform all of their classic hits, especially tracks such as “I’m a Believer” anytime he is fortunate enough to do so.

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