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Goldilocks · 08-09-2011, 05:02 PM

Abrupt end of the Monkees tour leaves fans wondering why
Add a comment Steve Marinucci, Vintage Rock 'n' Roll Examiner
August 8, 2011 - Like this? Subscribe to get instant updates.

The remaining dates of the Monkees 45th anniversary tour of the U.S. were canceled Monday. No official reason was given, but informed sources said the rest of the dates were not run by the group.

Reports had starting circulating earlier in the day that some or all of the dates had been cancelled. A posting on Davy Jones' Facebook page was the first official word to confirm it. It read, in part, "After having contacted a representative of Davy Jones, it has been determined that the remainder of The Monkees 2011 tour HAS BEEN CANCELLED. No reason has been given at this time. When more information becomes available, it will be posted."

No further information was available on what triggered the sudden cancellation.

Upcoming shows were listed on Ticketmaster for New York State, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, New Jersey and Ohio. The tour started in England in May and hit the U.S. in June.

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Good lord! Now what?! I hope it isn't due to the usual "in-fighting"!:

MickeyMac · 08-09-2011, 05:07 PM

If it was internal fighting again, when are these guys going to learn to get their act together????

Curious to know what caused this.

TeeVeeCloset · 08-09-2011, 06:23 PM

I am a original 1960's fan, and continue to be, so with that said I have the extra special right to tell the truth in my opinion.....Plus I have also worked professionally with all three active "monkees" on one project or another.

These guys are, were and continue to be the most difficult unprofessional bunch of (fill in your own words)....

Both Peter and Davy have egos the size of (pick your own very huge objects), Micky is the most sincere, grateful, carefree and most sucessful individual of them all...I am not talking about money....Micky is the most diverse since the original break-up with talents in solo recording, directing, acting, broadway...No wonder The Beatles chose Micky as their only true "Monkees" friend.

When are these guys going to thank the good lord, they are all still alive, The Beatles certainly can't say that, the group has incredible faithful fans after over 45 years that quite frankly they no longer deserve.

I am tired of all this in-fighting and ego......No wonder why Michael Nesmith chooses so wisely never to join them.

Goldilocks · 08-10-2011, 05:57 PM

Here's what Micky said on his Facebook page:

Dear Fans and Friends,
The Monkee Tour has, indeed, been cancelled but for reasons that I cannot discuss at this time. I can say that the reasons pertain to business and are internal matters. Needless to say, I am disappointed but the situation was unavoidable and I want to apologize to all the fans out there who will not be able to experience what was a wonderful show indeed.
Regretfully,
Micky

Marvo301 · 08-10-2011, 06:30 PM

If you want further insight into the internal problems with the Monkees I would suggest reading Mickey's book. (i'm a believer my life of monkees, music, and madness) It was a real eye opener for me. In fact after reading the book I'm shocked this tour ever got off the ground in the first place. The only thing that would have been more shocking is if they had actually completed the tour!!

Goldilocks · 08-12-2011, 06:25 PM

Exclusive: Micky Dolenz talks about the Monkees tour and those health rumors

Steve Marinucci, Vintage Rock 'n' Roll Examiner
August 10, 2011 - Like this? Subscribe to get instant updates.

This past week saw headlines explode with news about the Monkees and the abrupt end of their 45th anniversary tour. On the phone from Los Angeles, Micky Dolenz acknowledged it's been a crazy week.

"There's no business like show business, like no business I know" he sings as the interview begins.

He says the posting on his Facebook page gives the reasons for the tour ending. "It's strictly about business and internal business affairs, and that's all I can say at the moment."

(The statement on the page reads, "Dear Fans and Friends, The Monkee Tour has, indeed, been cancelled but for reasons that I cannot discuss at this time. I can say that the reasons pertain to business and are internal matters. Needless to say, I am disappointed but the situation was unavoidable and I want to apologize to all the fans out there who will not be able to experience what was a wonderful show indeed. Regretfully, Micky.")

He says, though, he was pleased the show was received so well. "We got the best reviews I think we ever had. And I particularly am very pleased with some of the reviews I got for my vocal work."

He said his musical work in "Hairspray" and "Aida" and work with a vocal coach was a big help for the Monkees shows.

"And, by the way, you don't sing like that when you have health problems, shall we say?," he says making a reference to an internet rumor that claimed he was going into rehab. He termed the rumor "absolute h-------. You can quote me on that."

Dolenz said he went right from "Hairspray" into rehearsals for the Monkees tour, then the tour itself. How does he feel now that the tour is over?" "I'm relieved to some degree because it was tough being on the road. I've been on the road for a year and a half. And it beats you up, especially one nighters and we were doing six a week."

He says suggestions that the Monkees weren't getting along during the tour weren't true. Fans cited the fact members leaving the stage during certain numbers as an indication there was unhappiness. But he says that's was just part of the show.

"I know that we were going offstage, each one of us, to change. We had two or three costume changes. I left the stage two or three times to do costume changes, to rest and take a breather. It's not like all three had to be on stage all the time. It was a bit more than just a bunch of songs strung together. There was kind of a show quality to it."

There were rumors that Mike Nesmith might appear at least one show, but it never happened. "He's always been invited. He's always welcome, as far as I'm concerned, and I can only speak for myself. I didn't speak to him personally, (but) I know that he was contacted," he said.

Dolenz says the show was not recorded for future CD or DVD release because, he says, there was so much happening onstage. "We never officially recorded the show. That doesn't bother me, really. You don't record musicals either. And the reason is that is that a) you want people to come and see the show, but also, especially theatrical productions, they never look good when you try to film or tape them. You can't just capture the three-dimensionality of a space. It's like shooting the front of a house."

He said he especially loved the Monkees footage on the screen behind him during the show, some of which he said he hadn't seen before the tour. "It was really cool and wonderfully edited. It was great seeing some of that footage. I hadn't even seen some of it. I kept turning around in the middle of a show and going, 'Whoa, that's cool."

Is there any chance of the tour starting back up? "Not at this point, no," he says.

Dolenz said he's also not aware of any new Monkees reissues coming soon. "I think Rhino's done a very good job of repackaging some of that stuff. The repackaging is just beautiful and they've done a real good job with some of that stuff.. But no, I'm not aware of anything."

Meanwhile, he has other things lined up, including solo shows through the end of the year. "I'm kind of back into it now and going to New York for meetings about another Broadway thing, then back to London for meetings on possibly another Broadway show in the West End."

Another solo album is also in the planning stages. "I have a project I've been working on, a very personal kind of project. I don't like to hype things that aren't really happening that aren't for real, but I'm very proud of it. We're right now looking for a home for it."

But he will definitely be back on the stage. "I do love performing live, especially in musical theater. That is now and has been for a number of years the love of my life. The real deal, you know. It's the real deal."

http://www.examiner.com/vintage-rock...#ixzz1UjZmxI1F

1960'sTVfan · 08-12-2011, 07:56 PM

Whatever the reason, it's unfortunate the remainder of the tour was cancelled. All things considered, I would say chances are fairly high that these guys won't tour together again. DVD's of the TV show are supposed to be re-issued, I might buy those when they come out. I missed out on the Rhino issued discs.

HelloLarry · 08-13-2011, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeeVeeCloset

I am a original 1960's fan, and continue to be, so with that said I have the extra special right to tell the truth in my opinion.....Plus I have also worked professionally with all three active "monkees" on one project or another.

These guys are, were and continue to be the most difficult unprofessional bunch of (fill in your own words)....

Both Peter and Davy have egos the size of (pick your own very huge objects), Micky is the most sincere, grateful, carefree and most sucessful individual of them all...I am not talking about money....Micky is the most diverse since the original break-up with talents in solo recording, directing, acting, broadway...No wonder The Beatles chose Micky as their only true "Monkees" friend.

When are these guys going to thank the good lord, they are all still alive, The Beatles certainly can't say that, the group has incredible faithful fans after over 45 years that quite frankly they no longer deserve.

I am tired of all this in-fighting and ego......No wonder why Michael Nesmith chooses so wisely never to join them.

I've never worked with them but from what it looks like, the tour was supposed to end in Milwaukee and that is that. It sounds like, at least for the moment, that additional dates were added without consent and the guys had previous commitments they couldn't break. If that is truly the case then while this may be an inconvenience to those who had tix for any of these shows, it speaks to their professionalism. If there were other things going on, I'm sure in todays world of information and how easily it is obtained, we'll find out from some credible source. I'm glad I got the chance to see them this time around. It really was one of their best shows (1987 being my other favorite).

The only thing that is a little annoying is comments like Mickys
"It's strictly about business and internal business affairs, and that's all I can say at the moment."

If it was ONLY a business thing then say that and leave it be. When you say, that is all I can say at the moment, it fuels speculation for those who care to go on about these things.

hippiechick60 · 08-17-2011, 07:27 PM

well i'm just so glad that i got to see them in consert! and i feel sorry for those who are going to miss out it truly was so cool and i feel that my life is now complete! but i do hope that everyone is ok though and i hope that it isn't peter that is back to being sick again if anyone knows please tell!

HelloLarry · 08-17-2011, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hippiechick60

well i'm just so glad that i got to see them in consert! and i feel sorry for those who are going to miss out it truly was so cool and i feel that my life is now complete! but i do hope that everyone is ok though and i hope that it isn't peter that is back to being sick again if anyone knows please tell!

Hippie - were you at the Merriville IN show? That is the same one my buddy and I went to.

hippiechick60 · 08-19-2011, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HelloLarry

Hippie - were you at the Merriville IN show? That is the same one my buddy and I went to.

no i was in indianapolis!

scrabbletwist · 05-04-2014, 04:44 PM

According to the updated book Monkee Business by Eric Lefkowitz, Davy Jones' brother in law and manager Joseph Pacheco allegedly got under the table kickbacks from concert promoters. Once Dolenz and Tork found out, the tour came to a screeching halt.

There is a lot of debate on other sites whether or not Davy was directly involved in the scheme or not. The author is very careful not to blame Davy or imply he was playing dirty.

08-09-2011, 05:02 PM	#1
Goldilocks Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 08, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 693	Monkees Tour Abrubptly Cancelled Abrupt end of the Monkees tour leaves fans wondering why Add a comment Steve Marinucci, Vintage Rock 'n' Roll Examiner August 8, 2011 - Like this? Subscribe to get instant updates. The remaining dates of the Monkees 45th anniversary tour of the U.S. were canceled Monday. No official reason was given, but informed sources said the rest of the dates were not run by the group. Reports had starting circulating earlier in the day that some or all of the dates had been cancelled. A posting on Davy Jones' Facebook page was the first official word to confirm it. It read, in part, "After having contacted a representative of Davy Jones, it has been determined that the remainder of The Monkees 2011 tour HAS BEEN CANCELLED. No reason has been given at this time. When more information becomes available, it will be posted." No further information was available on what triggered the sudden cancellation. Upcoming shows were listed on Ticketmaster for New York State, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, New Jersey and Ohio. The tour started in England in May and hit the U.S. in June. ... Continue reading on Examiner.com Abrupt end of the Monkees tour leaves fans wondering why - National Vintage Rock 'n' Roll \| Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/vintage-rock...#ixzz1UZDZ95lz Good lord! Now what?! I hope it isn't due to the usual "in-fighting"!:

08-09-2011, 06:23 PM	#3
TeeVeeCloset Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2003 Posts: 1,873	I am a original 1960's fan, and continue to be, so with that said I have the extra special right to tell the truth in my opinion.....Plus I have also worked professionally with all three active "monkees" on one project or another. These guys are, were and continue to be the most difficult unprofessional bunch of (fill in your own words).... Both Peter and Davy have egos the size of (pick your own very huge objects), Micky is the most sincere, grateful, carefree and most sucessful individual of them all...I am not talking about money....Micky is the most diverse since the original break-up with talents in solo recording, directing, acting, broadway...No wonder The Beatles chose Micky as their only true "Monkees" friend. When are these guys going to thank the good lord, they are all still alive, The Beatles certainly can't say that, the group has incredible faithful fans after over 45 years that quite frankly they no longer deserve. I am tired of all this in-fighting and ego......No wonder why Michael Nesmith chooses so wisely never to join them.
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08-10-2011, 06:30 PM	#5
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08-12-2011, 06:25 PM	#6
Goldilocks Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 08, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 693	An interview with Micky re: the tour cancellation Exclusive: Micky Dolenz talks about the Monkees tour and those health rumors Steve Marinucci, Vintage Rock 'n' Roll Examiner August 10, 2011 - Like this? Subscribe to get instant updates. This past week saw headlines explode with news about the Monkees and the abrupt end of their 45th anniversary tour. On the phone from Los Angeles, Micky Dolenz acknowledged it's been a crazy week. "There's no business like show business, like no business I know" he sings as the interview begins. He says the posting on his Facebook page gives the reasons for the tour ending. "It's strictly about business and internal business affairs, and that's all I can say at the moment." (The statement on the page reads, "Dear Fans and Friends, The Monkee Tour has, indeed, been cancelled but for reasons that I cannot discuss at this time. I can say that the reasons pertain to business and are internal matters. Needless to say, I am disappointed but the situation was unavoidable and I want to apologize to all the fans out there who will not be able to experience what was a wonderful show indeed. Regretfully, Micky.") He says, though, he was pleased the show was received so well. "We got the best reviews I think we ever had. And I particularly am very pleased with some of the reviews I got for my vocal work." He said his musical work in "Hairspray" and "Aida" and work with a vocal coach was a big help for the Monkees shows. "And, by the way, you don't sing like that when you have health problems, shall we say?," he says making a reference to an internet rumor that claimed he was going into rehab. He termed the rumor "absolute h-------. You can quote me on that." Dolenz said he went right from "Hairspray" into rehearsals for the Monkees tour, then the tour itself. How does he feel now that the tour is over?" "I'm relieved to some degree because it was tough being on the road. I've been on the road for a year and a half. And it beats you up, especially one nighters and we were doing six a week." He says suggestions that the Monkees weren't getting along during the tour weren't true. Fans cited the fact members leaving the stage during certain numbers as an indication there was unhappiness. But he says that's was just part of the show. "I know that we were going offstage, each one of us, to change. We had two or three costume changes. I left the stage two or three times to do costume changes, to rest and take a breather. It's not like all three had to be on stage all the time. It was a bit more than just a bunch of songs strung together. There was kind of a show quality to it." There were rumors that Mike Nesmith might appear at least one show, but it never happened. "He's always been invited. He's always welcome, as far as I'm concerned, and I can only speak for myself. I didn't speak to him personally, (but) I know that he was contacted," he said. Dolenz says the show was not recorded for future CD or DVD release because, he says, there was so much happening onstage. "We never officially recorded the show. That doesn't bother me, really. You don't record musicals either. And the reason is that is that a) you want people to come and see the show, but also, especially theatrical productions, they never look good when you try to film or tape them. You can't just capture the three-dimensionality of a space. It's like shooting the front of a house." He said he especially loved the Monkees footage on the screen behind him during the show, some of which he said he hadn't seen before the tour. "It was really cool and wonderfully edited. It was great seeing some of that footage. I hadn't even seen some of it. I kept turning around in the middle of a show and going, 'Whoa, that's cool." Is there any chance of the tour starting back up? "Not at this point, no," he says. Dolenz said he's also not aware of any new Monkees reissues coming soon. "I think Rhino's done a very good job of repackaging some of that stuff. The repackaging is just beautiful and they've done a real good job with some of that stuff.. But no, I'm not aware of anything." Meanwhile, he has other things lined up, including solo shows through the end of the year. "I'm kind of back into it now and going to New York for meetings about another Broadway thing, then back to London for meetings on possibly another Broadway show in the West End." Another solo album is also in the planning stages. "I have a project I've been working on, a very personal kind of project. I don't like to hype things that aren't really happening that aren't for real, but I'm very proud of it. We're right now looking for a home for it." But he will definitely be back on the stage. "I do love performing live, especially in musical theater. That is now and has been for a number of years the love of my life. The real deal, you know. It's the real deal." http://www.examiner.com/vintage-rock...#ixzz1UjZmxI1F

08-09-2011, 05:07 PM	#2
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,006	If it was internal fighting again, when are these guys going to learn to get their act together???? Curious to know what caused this.

08-10-2011, 05:57 PM	#4
Goldilocks Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 08, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 693	Here's what Micky said on his Facebook page: Dear Fans and Friends, The Monkee Tour has, indeed, been cancelled but for reasons that I cannot discuss at this time. I can say that the reasons pertain to business and are internal matters. Needless to say, I am disappointed but the situation was unavoidable and I want to apologize to all the fans out there who will not be able to experience what was a wonderful show indeed. Regretfully, Micky

08-12-2011, 07:56 PM	#7
1960'sTVfan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 30, 2009 Posts: 6,104	Whatever the reason, it's unfortunate the remainder of the tour was cancelled. All things considered, I would say chances are fairly high that these guys won't tour together again. DVD's of the TV show are supposed to be re-issued, I might buy those when they come out. I missed out on the Rhino issued discs.

08-17-2011, 07:27 PM	#9
hippiechick60 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 18, 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 632	well i'm just so glad that i got to see them in consert! and i feel sorry for those who are going to miss out it truly was so cool and i feel that my life is now complete! but i do hope that everyone is ok though and i hope that it isn't peter that is back to being sick again if anyone knows please tell!

05-04-2014, 04:44 PM	#12
scrabbletwist Member First Time Poster Join Date: May 04, 2014 Posts: 1	According to the updated book Monkee Business by Eric Lefkowitz, Davy Jones' brother in law and manager Joseph Pacheco allegedly got under the table kickbacks from concert promoters. Once Dolenz and Tork found out, the tour came to a screeching halt. There is a lot of debate on other sites whether or not Davy was directly involved in the scheme or not. The author is very careful not to blame Davy or imply he was playing dirty.