Micky Dolenz Says Never Say Never to A Monkees Reunion - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 07-04-2010, 02:49 PM

"There hasn't been much [TV/film work] since I moved back to L.A.," Dolenz said. "But I have started doing a lot of musical theater."

He recently finished a production of "Hairspray" in London's West End, and he plans to go back and rejoin the show for a national tour. His other projects have included "Pippen," "Aida," "Grease," and "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum." Still, touring has its challenges when it comes to local theater.

"A director or producer needs to always be there," he said. "I go out of town so much these days that it's hard to commit to that level of involvement."

And as far as his former bandmates?

"We don't see each other all that much these days; we all live so far apart," he said. And even before the next question â€“ the obvious question â€“ could be asked, he answered it.

"There are no immediate plans for any sort of a reunion. But I will say that I've learned to never say never," he said.

And when an attempt was made to pin down Dolenz's favorite Monkees song, he had something to say.

"Favorite? I've got a lot of favorites," he said. "We had so many incredible songwriters writing stuff for us â€“ Carole King, Neil Diamond, Neil Sedaka, Boyce and Hart. The ones that really stick out in my mind are the Carole King songs. 'Pleasant Valley Sunday,' for instance. That's why I did the album."

The album, entitled "King for a Day," is due out in August and features Dolenz singing King's songs.

Micky Dolenz and the Monkees are a part of music history, and an important one. Not too bad for a group once decried as the "Pre-Fab Four." He's still bringing the music he loves to all the fans, fans that clearly still matter very much to him. He's a good singer and a good guy.

Suffice it to say, I'm a believer.

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MickeyMac · 07-04-2010, 05:36 PM

If there is a reunion, it will probably once again be just Dolenz, Davy Jones and Peter Tork.

Adamantium · 07-04-2010, 05:39 PM

Funny thing, I always thought they were called the "Pre-Fab Four" was because in the show they were struggling to become famous. However, they were not yet famous. The Beatles were the Fab Four, so The Monkees were the Pre-Fab Four. They were striving to one day become "The Fab Four."

My problem with The Monkees music when they reunite, they try to update their old songs. I want them to just sing them the way they were sung in the 60s.

Adamantium · 07-04-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MickeyMac

If there is a reunion, it will probably once again be just Dolenz, Davy Jones and Peter Tork.

It's not a proper reunion unless someone is missing, lol.

Marvo301 · 07-04-2010, 11:01 PM

I just recently read Mickey's book (i'm a believer my life of monkees, music, and madness) and based on what I read in that book I don't expect to ever see a Monkee's reunion. Mike and Peter are like oil and water. They can't co-exist. And Davy doesn't trust anyone these days so he probably wouldn't be able to work with the other guys. Mickey would show up in a heartbeat and Peter would show up out of a sense of loyalty (and in the hopes everyone would finally get along). But that would only give you 2 out 4 band members and that does not a reunion make.

catlover79 · 07-04-2010, 11:08 PM

I guess anything's possible - we'll just have to wait and see what happens!!

comedyfreak · 07-09-2010, 05:44 AM

Like the ole saying goes, never say never.

cleverfun3000 · 07-09-2010, 08:22 PM

ZeldaGilroy · 07-09-2010, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

I just recently read Mickey's book (i'm a believer my life of monkees, music, and madness) and based on what I read in that book I don't expect to ever see a Monkee's reunion. Mike and Peter are like oil and water. They can't co-exist. And Davy doesn't trust anyone these days so he probably wouldn't be able to work with the other guys. Mickey would show up in a heartbeat and Peter would show up out of a sense of loyalty (and in the hopes everyone would finally get along). But that would only give you 2 out 4 band members and that does not a reunion make.

I need to read that book. Sounds like a good one.

Marvo301 · 07-09-2010, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeldaGilroy

I need to read that book. Sounds like a good one.

It is a good book. It's one of those books where once I started reading it I couldn't put it down!

07-04-2010, 02:49 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Micky Dolenz Says Never Say Never to A Monkees Reunion "There hasn't been much [TV/film work] since I moved back to L.A.," Dolenz said. "But I have started doing a lot of musical theater." He recently finished a production of "Hairspray" in London's West End, and he plans to go back and rejoin the show for a national tour. His other projects have included "Pippen," "Aida," "Grease," and "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum." Still, touring has its challenges when it comes to local theater. "A director or producer needs to always be there," he said. "I go out of town so much these days that it's hard to commit to that level of involvement." And as far as his former bandmates? "We don't see each other all that much these days; we all live so far apart," he said. And even before the next question â€“ the obvious question â€“ could be asked, he answered it. "There are no immediate plans for any sort of a reunion. But I will say that I've learned to never say never," he said. And when an attempt was made to pin down Dolenz's favorite Monkees song, he had something to say. "Favorite? I've got a lot of favorites," he said. "We had so many incredible songwriters writing stuff for us â€“ Carole King, Neil Diamond, Neil Sedaka, Boyce and Hart. The ones that really stick out in my mind are the Carole King songs. 'Pleasant Valley Sunday,' for instance. That's why I did the album." The album, entitled "King for a Day," is due out in August and features Dolenz singing King's songs. Micky Dolenz and the Monkees are a part of music history, and an important one. Not too bad for a group once decried as the "Pre-Fab Four." He's still bringing the music he loves to all the fans, fans that clearly still matter very much to him. He's a good singer and a good guy. Suffice it to say, I'm a believer. http://www.themaineedge.com/content/...keying_around/
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07-04-2010, 05:36 PM	#2
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,006	If there is a reunion, it will probably once again be just Dolenz, Davy Jones and Peter Tork.

07-04-2010, 05:39 PM	#3
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,830	Funny thing, I always thought they were called the "Pre-Fab Four" was because in the show they were struggling to become famous. However, they were not yet famous. The Beatles were the Fab Four, so The Monkees were the Pre-Fab Four. They were striving to one day become "The Fab Four." My problem with The Monkees music when they reunite, they try to update their old songs. I want them to just sing them the way they were sung in the 60s.

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