I saw Davy Jones when I attended an oldies concert at Westbury Music Fair on Long Island, New York. My friend was singing in one of the oldies groups that night and got an autographed 8x10 photo of him for me. I’ll treasure it always. I’ve loved Davy since day one and am still saddened by his passing. 💜
Still miss Davy & Peter. I was lucky enough to see them - minus Nesmith - in concert, years ago. I remember just how funny they were. Peter especially had a great sense of humor, more than he had shown in interviews.
Did you ever see the video of them being interviewed in Australia in the 60s during their tour? The security team reacted strongly when a young woman ran up on stage and started tugging on Davy's hair? I believe Peter and Micky got up to check and see how she was doing
I like it that they are the Monkees no matter which combination of the four are in concert. That is never done, but these guys loved each other so much that it somehow works.....!
Even though Micky only learned to be a drummer for the purpose of The Monkees, I've got to say that he was a subconscious template for me when I first started playing music (wanting to be a singing drummer).
They are just wonderful! Love these guys and their sense of humor! Will always miss Davy ! Wish they all could be around forever , but their show and their music will ALWAYS be popular with every coming generation because there has never been ANYTHING like it, in it's adorable , funny, entertaining way! Davy, Mickey , Mike and Peter are UNIQUELY CHARMING AND TALENTED!! I actually get angry when interviewers ask dumb questions , like "how is it , that this is so popular? They should be required to watch a few episodes of the show BEFORE they interview any of THE MONKEES, so that they can see what gems these guys are! My answer to that question would be , because you can't put that many talented people together and Not come up with a winner! Mickey is so humble and patient and answers these disrespectful questions in such a classy way! A true gracious showman...much like Davy was ( may he rest in peace). Peter and Mickey were so cute , as usual with their special brand of humor!!
Pete always reminded me of a former school colleague with a very similar sense of humour. One day four of my class members were re enacting a Monkees song and needless to say, Peter Tori was “played by said friend... (also named Peter!)
It's funny that Micky spent all that time in England working, but he's the one that doesn't understand the lady's accent. He asked her 3 or 4 times what she said. Great guys.
Thank goodness that Mickey is still doing well. Davy Jones died in February of 2012 of massive heart issues. Peter Took died in February of 2019 from throat cancer. Mike Nesmith died on December 10 of 2021 due to heart failure
Why did it get so big? RE RUN POWER, if anyone wants a simple answer it is the power of the re run and then all the other details ring true repeatedly to new generations.
If I could go back in time and leap into another persons body, it would be Peter Tork circa 1968. That guy was a living hedonist. He had a mansion in Laurel, non stop partying, naked women, drugs, booze etc. lol
But because of that life stle, he lost almost all of it and had to sleep in a famous friends- Cosby's- basement afterwards. He had a drinking problem that was so bad, he almost lost it all. Be careful what you wish for, the grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence.
The Beatles broke up after 10 years. John died after. rip... the Monkees fifty years. Davy died while still performing as a Monkee for forty six years RIP Manchester Cowboy. in 2012 all four Monkees were going to tour since the mid 1990’s, but because of Davy’s death it became a memorial tour. John Lennon was well respected and loved and missed. As a fan of The Monkees, it is like losing your favorite brother. You feel like he’s not really gone and that you will see him around the corner. Alas, we never will. In an interview,Peter teared up. They were all brothers, Monkee brothers.
So if I'm understanding them correctly, they were a "manufactured" band who wanted control of their music, (possibly among other things. At least play their own instruments.) Why didn't the executives let them when they became more successful then executives thought they would be?
By album #9, Changes, they went full circle. It was just like the Kirshner days. In fact, I think it was produced by Jeff Barry if I"m not mistaken just like the first two albums.
On the other hand, Micky is a real PITA when he's constantly "ON". I've only seen him play straight in one interview, this about his memories of Davy. No jokes, no goofy voices, just Micky being an honest person.
I think he was a temperamental artist which isn't that unusual, but I read where someone in the liner notes of his 1994 solo album Stranger Things Have Happened alluded to the fact that he was autistic although undiagnosed over most of his adult years. Whatever, he was funny and quirky, and I wouldn't want him any other way. RIP, Peter. You brought us all a lot of joy.
Its because he has autism and we find it hard to start talking again after being interrupted. He was on a train of thought and micky sort of stopped it by making his joke so I think at that point Peter was just like oh well I've said enough. Probably not that bitter about it, just a normal autistic response to being interrupted.
Almost. Micky himself said his father's name was George Dolenz, but his middle name was not "Michael". Therefore, Micky was named after his dad but he's not George Michael Dolenz Jr. Obviously he went by his middle name growing up even though legally his first name is George.
Tim Pennington Micky went by the stage name of Micky Braddock. The first episode credits shows it. The producers wAnted each to use their own name. Mike was performing under the name Michael Blessing. Watch Michael’s audition tape and that is who he introduced himself as.
Well, he was. It's amazing that he continued to go out as long as he did. I read his last performance was in 2017, and he passed in February, 2019. So sad. Cancer, once again.
Yeah, these guys were good at playing "The Monkees" and also had some great songs, no matter who wrote, sang or played them. And we know It was all about the money for the big corporation(s). And you guys got fame. That's how it's always been. Most people know how it is. keep in mind, The Monkees were designed for young teens mostly, to young for "The Beatles" and too old for sesame st. songs. And Peter, come on man, really?.... getting mad at Micky D for his little joke?.. He complemented you on your definition of "Entrepreneur" dude. I say, relax, don't get so a fended by it. As I say, it was just a overall slightly ambiguous joke. Now there's a word for ya Peter,...Ambiguity. Primary definition::: "Open to more than one interpretation". (defined for kids who really don't know)
Wow, Peter I thought was the young one and to see him at this age so surprise me but he ... and all of them were handsome guys. Peter had that gorgeous dimple. I didn't picture him at all into drugs I think I remember something about that, I don't consider Pot a drug cause I never did anything more than that and I believe that is enough and don't try anything else. I guess watching other ppl making an idiot or loosing their teeth and their entire life on HARD stuff is a waste. Just smoke a joint and laugh and that's cool enough. It should be legalized because then there would be less suicides and when you spend so much time to yourself like having drama rape disorder and being sexually abused as a child and you can't sleep for days cause all this just chokes your mind, screaming and kicking at night of nightmares and I really believe this relieves it.
Davy was my favorite but I don't feel that way! It's not like the rest of them kicked Davy out. I am sure they miss him, too. It was the four of them that made the Monkees, not just Davy.
Peter is and I believe a very holier than thou type. He is a secondary piece of the Monkees puzzle yet acts like he's an indispensible piece. He's not Ringo or George, but both of those guys knew they were second fiddle to Paul and John, they got it, and appreciated their roles. Peter and the tall one never got the memo. Mickey and Davy were the Monkees and Peter acts like a prick most of the time if he's not featured equally in the conversation. And if you watch his other interviews and documentaries, he's never appreciative for the lottery ticket of life he was given. Always wanting, bitter, like an ex wife type. Peter...life for you is and was extraordinary. Quit with the attitude, nobody's on board with you.
Peter Tork was the most talented musician of the group and taught Mickey Dolenz to play the drums when he was given the role of drummer on the show. Mike Nesmith said that Peter Tork was a huge part of why their first independent album "Headquarters" was so successful. He was also a very popular member of the group and had a huge following, just as much as the others did. Davy and Mickey were actors when the show started while Mike and Peter were musicians, and the group became successful because of the music and the show. He also toured with Mickey and Davy for years so he was very much a part of their later success as well. I have read in comment threads that Peter was always very generous to their fans and took the time to talk to them, which didn't always happen with the other members.
I love peter, too andhe was an indispensible part of the group! Nothing would have happened big if these 4 had not been cast- they had chemistry and charisma together- together, they had the IT factor!
Aaron Anderson I'm late to the party, but I'll put my two cents in anyway. I don't think Peter was a holier than thou type at all. All the things I've seen and read show him as a pretty down-to-earth type. Most people talk about his kindness. Also, I don't think he was secondary to any of the others. He was far superior to them musically, and they lost out greatly by not having him sing lead on more of their songs. I think Mike had a big part in this as he never liked Peter and said Peter never liked him. I don't know how true that was. If you notice, here as in many other interviews, Micky takes the ball and runs with it. Peter is lucky to get in a few words here and there. And you are very wrong, many, many fans are on board with him.
I remember when 3 of the 4 monkees came to my home town. That is Marysville, Washington. The only monkee I believe was not the was Davy Jones. That was about 1985 or 1986.
RIP Pete. He looked good for 73 here.
So sad we lost Peter:( Long live The Monkees!!
RIP Peter. I grew up watching their tv show and loving their music. ❤
That show was so much wonderful fun to watch! I sure will miss Peter!
Peter was such a sweet man
Peter! You don’t look goofy! You look happy to be there!
What a pleasure to see two (obviously VERY intelligent) great guys.
Kudos and good luck to both of you.
Love these guys. Met Peter and he is tremendously talented and funny. Time more than well spent.
I saw Davy Jones when I attended an oldies concert at Westbury Music Fair on Long Island, New York. My friend was singing in one of the oldies groups that night and got an autographed 8x10 photo of him for me. I’ll treasure it always. I’ve loved Davy since day one and am still saddened by his passing. 💜
I met these 2 in 2001... Best men in that group PERIOD... I miss Pete and will miss Micky when it is time..... These 2 are in my heart forever...
Takes me back to a happy time.
I saw them when they played here in Shreveport. I was so young. Good memories.
Peter's hair he looks like he just woke up he's adorable
Nothing's changed in 50 years
So sad to have now lost a second Monkee. 💜💜
Wasn't he great? Miss him!
This is GREAT. Thank you for posting it. The Monkees are my favorite.
Interviewer: Mike is writing his memoirs. Worried about any stories that might come out? Cheeky stories?
Peter: No...the more salacious the better.
RIP, Peter. There are 58 total episodes of the series, 32 in Season 1 & 26 in Season 2.
Still miss Davy & Peter. I was lucky enough to see them - minus Nesmith - in concert, years ago. I remember just how funny they were. Peter especially had a great sense of humor, more than he had shown in interviews.
Peter was nice, came to us silly girls waiting on the sidewalk. The rest of them looked at us by like we were fools. Downtowner motel.
OMG, how I love that man! Brainy, charming, witty, talented, handsome. SIGH!
Did you ever see the video of them being interviewed in Australia in the 60s during their tour? The security team reacted strongly when a young woman ran up on stage and started tugging on Davy's hair? I believe Peter and Micky got up to check and see how she was doing
I always hear stories of how kind and funny he was. He will be missed forever. 😭
@@bluestmarble9934 They really should have cloned him.
I like it that they are the Monkees no matter which combination of the four are in concert. That is never done, but these guys loved each other so much that it somehow works.....!
Even though Micky only learned to be a drummer for the purpose of The Monkees, I've got to say that he was a subconscious template for me when I first started playing music (wanting to be a singing drummer).
ShreadTheWeapon As Dolenz has said numerous times in interviews ' Learning the Drums isn't rocket science'
They are just wonderful! Love these guys and their sense of humor! Will always miss Davy ! Wish they all could be around forever , but their show and their music will ALWAYS be popular with every coming generation because there has never been ANYTHING like it, in it's adorable , funny, entertaining way! Davy, Mickey , Mike and Peter are UNIQUELY CHARMING AND TALENTED!! I actually get angry when interviewers ask dumb questions , like "how is it , that this is so popular? They should be required to watch a few episodes of the show BEFORE they interview any of THE MONKEES, so that they can see what gems these guys are! My answer to that question would be , because you can't put that many talented people together and Not come up with a winner! Mickey is so humble and patient and answers these disrespectful questions in such a classy way! A true gracious showman...much like Davy was ( may he rest in peace). Peter and Mickey were so cute , as usual with their special brand of humor!!
MICKY not Mickey.
Pete always reminded me of a former school colleague with a very similar sense of humour. One day four of my class members were re enacting a Monkees song and needless to say, Peter Tori was “played by said friend... (also named Peter!)
Watched their show so much growing up in St. Louis, MO. Now it’s down to one. Micky.
This group basically inspired me to start singing old rock and roll/pop classics!
I had a humongous crush on Peter!
Lovely and... I still do!
Great interview!
I loved the show. so funny. will buy the bluray
R.I.P. Mike Nesmith Dec. 10,2021
It's funny that Micky spent all that time in England working, but he's the one that doesn't understand the lady's accent. He asked her 3 or 4 times what she said. Great guys.
Venom101002 His hearing is going. At conventions, when audience members ask a question, he often turns to Peter to have him repeat the question.
Love Micky's personality, such a funny guy
Eeee loved the show the had on telly was so funny Micky was my favourite great memories 💕
If anyone is ever looking for full monkees eps they are all on UA-cam for you to enjoy...
RIP Peter, Davy, and Mike ❤️
Thank goodness that Mickey is still doing well. Davy Jones died in February of 2012 of massive heart issues. Peter Took died in February of 2019 from throat cancer. Mike Nesmith died on December 10 of 2021 due to heart failure
There is a typo in my message it is Peter Tork.
sou fam desses caras assistia os treyles dos filmes era o que eu conseguia, me divertia muito com eles e sempre gostei das músicas deles.
Adorable. Love. x
Och Micky. I love you. Cuddles.
Micky's hearing is starting to fade. Age and a lot of loud music will do it every time.
Jim Scrogham For quite a while now. At conventions, he often can’t make out a question or comment and turns to Peter often.
As any good actor/singer, he's taken great care of his voice.
I thought he was having trouble with her thick accent.
@@eydie57 that's what I thought too.
@@eydie57 Not likely. He lived primarily in England doing directing after the Monkees' breakup.
This interview was too short !!
RIP Davy Peter Mike ! Micky is the last of The MOnkees !
The Monkees were the First Mtv !
Dspeir actually, I think Paul Revere and the Raiders were the first group to make music videos for Dick Clark.
Actually... MTV happened because of Mike Nesmith. He had the idea for a 24/7 Music network. He sold the idea and voila!
The better MTV without all the masonic crap
The Beatles - 1966 Paperback Writer/Rain was the first music video used to promote.
No, it was monkees first.
Just loved The Monkees when l was young. Brill tv.
Peter Tork is starting to look like Jonathan Harris, who played as Dr. Smith from the 1960's TV show "Lost In Space."
Thomas Kirkbride
oh yeah
Thomas Kirkbride Nooooooo! Not at all.
He looks like an old hippy who never grew up.
Peter looks great, much better than Hatman.
Love me some Monkees.
The door into summer.
RIP Peter and Davy. Only Mike and Mickey left.
Micky is a great comic and singer!
Peter TORK
💓
Why did it get so big? RE RUN POWER, if anyone wants a simple answer it is the power of the re run and then all the other details ring true repeatedly to new generations.
Long time ago, l may have been 14 or 15, they came to Nashville for conce
Micky is still crazy.
For sure. He's my favorite.
That's part of what keeps a person young!
If I could go back in time and leap into another persons body, it would be Peter Tork circa 1968. That guy was a living hedonist. He had a mansion in Laurel, non stop partying, naked women, drugs, booze etc. lol
But because of that life stle, he lost almost all of it and had to sleep in a famous friends- Cosby's- basement afterwards. He had a drinking problem that was so bad, he almost lost it all. Be careful what you wish for, the grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence.
Not the same without Davy Jones like Beatles without John Lennon
gregory warner And Joj Harrison
gregory warner Joj ♥️
The Beatles broke up after 10 years. John died after. rip... the Monkees fifty years. Davy died while still performing as a Monkee for forty six years RIP Manchester Cowboy. in 2012 all four Monkees were going to tour since the mid 1990’s, but because of Davy’s death it became a memorial tour. John Lennon was well respected and loved and missed. As a fan of The Monkees, it is like losing your favorite brother. You feel like he’s not really gone and that you will see him around the corner. Alas, we never will. In an interview,Peter teared up. They were all brothers, Monkee brothers.
Gostaria que alguém se interessa-se em adicionar tradução em português (Brasil) .
3:40. Damn
Where's Michael Nesmith
So if I'm understanding them correctly, they were a "manufactured" band who wanted control of their music, (possibly among other things. At least play their own instruments.) Why didn't the executives let them when they became more successful then executives thought they would be?
They did get control by the third album. They were finally allowed to play on Headquarters. They had already been touring.
By album #9, Changes, they went full circle. It was just like the Kirshner days. In fact, I think it was produced by Jeff Barry if I"m not mistaken just like the first two albums.
They had full control on HEADQUARTERS, and there are some awesome songs on it!!
Micky needs a translator because he doesn't get what she says. He needs a translator from British to American.
+gretscher
So you're saying he needs someone to translate English to English?
No he needs a translator to translate British to American.
+gretscher His ex wife was British though and he's lived in England on and off for years.
Ah I guess that's why she is his ex-wife, he never got what she said!!!
I was just joking actually but thanks for your input.
Ouch! Peter really didn't appreciate Mickey's brief interruption did he? ....."I'm done"! I bet he could be quite touchy.
On the other hand, Micky is a real PITA when he's constantly "ON". I've only seen him play straight in one interview, this about his memories of Davy. No jokes, no goofy voices, just Micky being an honest person.
I think he was a temperamental artist which isn't that unusual, but I read where someone in the liner notes of his 1994 solo album Stranger Things Have Happened alluded to the fact that he was autistic although undiagnosed over most of his adult years. Whatever, he was funny and quirky, and I wouldn't want him any other way. RIP, Peter. You brought us all a lot of joy.
@@Gambeli02 Micky needs to calm down.
Its because he has autism and we find it hard to start talking again after being interrupted. He was on a train of thought and micky sort of stopped it by making his joke so I think at that point Peter was just like oh well I've said enough. Probably not that bitter about it, just a normal autistic response to being interrupted.
George Donlez was Micky's famous (TV presumably) Character/voice actor farther, but Micky Donlez was always Micky Donles! Also, Micky has no E in it!
+Tim Pennington George Michael Dolenz, Jr. aka Micky. Named after his father.
Almost. Micky himself said his father's name was George Dolenz, but his middle name was not "Michael". Therefore, Micky was named after his dad but he's not George Michael Dolenz Jr. Obviously he went by his middle name growing up even though legally his first name is George.
Tim Pennington Micky went by the stage name of Micky Braddock. The first episode credits shows it. The producers wAnted each to use their own name. Mike was performing under the name Michael Blessing. Watch Michael’s audition tape and that is who he introduced himself as.
Micky was Micky Braddock in his first series, Circus Boy, in the mid 50s.
Peter couldn’t brush his hair.
At least he doesn't hide under a hat
Peter looks so ill
Well, he was. It's amazing that he continued to go out as long as he did. I read his last performance was in 2017, and he passed in February, 2019. So sad. Cancer, once again.
Yeah, these guys were good at playing "The Monkees" and also had some great songs,
no matter who wrote, sang or played them. And we know It was all about the money for the big corporation(s). And you guys got fame. That's how it's always been. Most people know how it is. keep in mind, The Monkees were designed for young teens mostly, to young for "The Beatles" and too old for sesame st. songs. And Peter, come on man, really?.... getting mad at Micky D for his little joke?.. He complemented you on your definition of "Entrepreneur" dude. I say, relax, don't get so a fended by it. As I say, it was just a overall slightly ambiguous joke. Now there's a word for ya Peter,...Ambiguity. Primary definition::: "Open to more than one interpretation".
(defined for kids who really don't know)
Wow, Peter I thought was the young one and to see him at this age so surprise me but he ... and all of them were handsome guys. Peter had that gorgeous dimple. I didn't picture him at all into drugs I think I remember something about that, I don't consider Pot a drug cause I never did anything more than that and I believe that is enough and don't try anything else. I guess watching other ppl making an idiot or loosing their teeth and their entire life on HARD stuff is a waste. Just smoke a joint and laugh and that's cool enough. It should be legalized because then there would be less suicides and when you spend so much time to yourself like having drama rape disorder and being sexually abused as a child and you can't sleep for days cause all this just chokes your mind, screaming and kicking at night of nightmares and I really believe this relieves it.
Peter was actually the oldest of the group.
I still loved Peter Tork. My heaven would definitely have him in it!!!
I think the cancer aged him too.
@@bluestmarble9934 My heaven would have ONLY him in it.
Just not the same without Davy Jones! I would not bother seeing them anymore
Davy was my favorite but I don't feel that way! It's not like the rest of them kicked Davy out. I am sure they miss him, too. It was the four of them that made the Monkees, not just Davy.
Agreed. And now it's just one of them touring as The Monkee.
As usual, Clueless BBC interviewing by TV Presenters.
age has fucked them up.
Peter is and I believe a very holier than thou type. He is a secondary piece of the Monkees puzzle yet acts like he's an indispensible piece. He's not Ringo or George, but both of those guys knew they were second fiddle to Paul and John, they got it, and appreciated their roles. Peter and the tall one never got the memo. Mickey and Davy were the Monkees and Peter acts like a prick most of the time if he's not featured equally in the conversation. And if you watch his other interviews and documentaries, he's never appreciative for the lottery ticket of life he was given. Always wanting, bitter, like an ex wife type. Peter...life for you is and was extraordinary. Quit with the attitude, nobody's on board with you.
Agree with everything you said about Peter... but can't agree on Mike Nesmith, very talented musician and writer.
Peter Tork was the most talented musician of the group and taught Mickey Dolenz to play the drums when he was given the role of drummer on the show. Mike Nesmith said that Peter Tork was a huge part of why their first independent album "Headquarters" was so successful. He was also a very popular member of the group and had a huge following, just as much as the others did. Davy and Mickey were actors when the show started while Mike and Peter were musicians, and the group became successful because of the music and the show. He also toured with Mickey and Davy for years so he was very much a part of their later success as well. I have read in comment threads that Peter was always very generous to their fans and took the time to talk to them, which didn't always happen with the other members.
I love peter, too andhe was an indispensible part of the group! Nothing would have happened big if these 4 had not been cast- they had chemistry and charisma together- together, they had the IT factor!
Aaron Anderson I'm late to the party, but I'll put my two cents in anyway. I don't think Peter was a holier than thou type at all. All the things I've seen and read show him as a pretty down-to-earth type. Most people talk about his kindness. Also, I don't think he was secondary to any of the others. He was far superior to them musically, and they lost out greatly by not having him sing lead on more of their songs. I think Mike had a big part in this as he never liked Peter and said Peter never liked him. I don't know how true that was. If you notice, here as in many other interviews, Micky takes the ball and runs with it. Peter is lucky to get in a few words here and there. And you are very wrong, many, many fans are on board with him.
I remember when 3 of the 4 monkees came to my home town. That is Marysville, Washington. The only monkee I believe was not the was Davy Jones. That was about 1985 or 1986.