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Ill-fated double-header ended on July 16, 1967, after only seven dates.

“You could never, never have talked him out of the tour,” says Monkees bandmate Micky Dolenz.

He emerged from their pre-fab beginnings to become a musical pioneer in his own right.

Michael Nesmith's label initially said concert dates had been postponed because of a 'minor health issue.'

When the television show premiered in 1966, no one could have guessed the phenomenon it would become.

Result: A frustrated guitarist, a disappointed band and a bewildered and confused audience.

In the wake of Davy Jones’ sudden passing yesterday (Feb. 29), his fans and musical peers have taken to their social media networks of choice to share their sorrow and disbelief — as have Jones’ former bandmates in the Monkees, all of whom have posted public expressions of grief.

The music world is in shock at the death of the Monkees' Davy Jones yesterday (February 29th, 2012) at the age of 66.  He died of a heart attack after being admitted to the hospital the previous evening complaining of chest pains.  We remember Davy in video...

Davy Jones, one fourth of the most famous made for TV rock and roll band ever, the Monkees, has died today (Feb. 29) of a heart attack. The Martin County, Fla. medical examiner’s office confirmed the story to ABC News, saying they “are currently evaluating whether or not the medical examiners office will take jurisdiction.”

Micky Dolenz of the Monkees will be headlining this year's 'Happy Together' tour. This one is always a lot of fun. Other performers include The Turtles, Grass Roots, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, and The Buckinghams.

It was 45 years ago tonight (September 12th) that 'The Monkees' television series premiered on NBC. The show featured four relative unknowns; Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork playing band members living in a beach house. The show took them from one hilarious scenario to the next.   It was the music that made the show. The Monkees performed songs by the biggest songwrite

The Monkees have cancelled the remainder of their 46th anniversary tour citing 'business reasons' as the cause. There's undoubtedly more going on than they're making public, but the gist of the issue according to Micky Dolenz is that a promoter booked numerous dates without checking with the band.   If you know the history of recent Monkees tours, these guys don't always get along. Peter Tork b