A musician who gained fame as part of an unlikely made-for-TV band is coming to Cincinnati.
Micky Dolez is the last surviving member of the Monkees, the group that starred in the television show of the same name. The program was the brainchild of Bob Rafelson, who wanted to make a series about a rock band. He originally considered casting the Lovin’ Spoonful (“Summer in the City,” “Do You Believe in Magic?”), who were unknown at the time, but instead decided to create a group specifically for the show. The concept is surprising, as there was no band called The Monkees before the show. However unlikely it seems, it worked—"The Monkees” became a hit.
Perhaps even more surprising is the fact the actors/musicians who were cast (Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, Michael Nesmith, and Davy Jones) actually went on to successfully tour, play and record as The Monkees.
Dolenz began performing when he was ten years old and starred in the TV show “Circus Boy,” his first series. As a teen, he appeared on various shows, and when he entered college, he learned the guitar and began playing in rock bands in the area.
For his audition for “The Monkees,” Dolenz played and sang “Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berry. Dolenz will be at the Ludlow Garage on October 17, sharing stories and songs. When organizers plan events like this, they often publicize them by contacting printers, who create advertising using poster printing.
