Micky Dolenz Sues FBI Over Monkees FileMicky Dolenz Sues FBI Over Monkees FileLitigation proceedings are intended to reveal the rest of a heavily redacted file on the group. Allison RappAllison Rapp
Did the DAR Really Force Jimi Hendrix Off the Monkees’ Tour?Did the DAR Really Force Jimi Hendrix Off the Monkees’ Tour?Ill-fated double-header ended on July 16, 1967, after only seven dates.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Neil Diamond Was ‘Thrilled’ to Give the Monkees ‘I’m a Believer’Neil Diamond Was ‘Thrilled’ to Give the Monkees ‘I’m a Believer’The record label balked, but original songwriter saw it differently.Jen AustinJen Austin
Michael Nesmith Was ‘Absolutely Determined’ to Finish Final TourMichael Nesmith Was ‘Absolutely Determined’ to Finish Final Tour“You could never, never have talked him out of the tour,” says Monkees bandmate Micky Dolenz. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Monkees Co-Founder Michael Nesmith Dead at 78Monkees Co-Founder Michael Nesmith Dead at 78He emerged from their pre-fab beginnings to become a musical pioneer in his own right.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Monkees’ Michael Nesmith Recovering from Heart SurgeryMonkees’ Michael Nesmith Recovering from Heart SurgeryMichael Nesmith's label initially said concert dates had been postponed because of a 'minor health issue.'Rob SmithRob Smith
The Day the Final Episode of ‘The Monkees’ AiredThe Day the Final Episode of ‘The Monkees’ AiredWhen the television show premiered in 1966, no one could have guessed the phenomenon it would become. Dave SwansonDave Swanson
When Jimi Hendrix Joined the Monkees Tour For Some ReasonWhen Jimi Hendrix Joined the Monkees Tour For Some ReasonResult: A frustrated guitarist, a disappointed band and a bewildered and confused audience.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
How ‘The Birds, the Bees and the Monkees’ Showed a Band Branching OutHow ‘The Birds, the Bees and the Monkees’ Showed a Band Branching OutAt this point, they'd been on a nonstop roller-coaster ride for a solid 15 months. Dave SwansonDave Swanson
Annette Funicello Dies: Remembering Her Beach Boys and Monkees CollaborationsAnnette Funicello has died at age 70 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. To many she was the symbol of innocence in the '60s, and her distinguished career included collaborations with both the Monkees and the Beach Boys.Dave SwansonDave Swanson