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Micky Dolenz on what being a Monkee means to him.

AZPM | By Mark McLemore

Published June 26, 2025 at 7:54 AM MST

Micky Dolenz hero — Micky Dolenz is the drummer and vocalist of the 1960s rock band, "The Monkees".

Micky Dolenz stage hero — Micky Dolenz, on stage before a crowd of fans in Pennsylvania who remember The Monkees, and want to hear more.

Micky Dolenz on what being a Monkee means to him.

Featured on the January 23rd, 2025 edition of ARIZONA SPOTLIGHT with host Mark McLemore:

In the Invisible Theatre’s production of “What the Constitution Means to Me” Betsy Kruse Craig stars as the playwright, Heidi Schreck and Carrie J. Cole directs the play. It brings to life the true story of Shreck as a teenager, participating in high school debates about the U.S. Constitution, and learning to define the important role it has played in shaping Americans’ personal lives. The play runs through February 2nd.

what the constitution poster unsized — "What the Constitution Means to Me?" by Heidi Schreck.

betsy Sawyer David hero — Sawyer Gremel, Betsy Kruse Craig, and David Alexander (left to right) play in "What the Constitution Means to Me" at the Invisible Theatre.

betsy and carrie constitution hero — Betsy Kruse Craig and Carrie J. Cole in AZPM's studio.

Adiba Nelson talks about creating her new book for young readers, “Oshún and Me: A Story of Love and Braids”. It shares the meaning behind some of the most unique qualities of African spirituality and culture.

shun and me unsized — Adiba Nelson's children book, "Oshún and Me: A Story of Love and Braids" released January 14th. A book release party will be held of January 25th, at 10 a.m. at The Children's Museum of Tucson.

Adiba Nelson children book unsized — "Oshún and Me: A Story of Love and Braids" was written by Adiba Nelson. Alleanna Harris illustrated and MacMillan published the book.

adiba kids book unsized — Adiba Nelson's book, "Oshún and Me: A Story of Love and Braids," explores African spirituality and culture like the cowerie shells shown in the illustration.

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And Micky Dolenz of The Monkees is coming to the Fox Tucson Theatre on January 31st to share an evening of songs and stories. Hear how Dolenz’ recent recordings are exploring new ground, and how he celebrates being part of one of the most popular bands of the 1960s.

Micky Dolenz live unsized — Since opening in 1957, the legendary Troubadour club in West Hollywood has been a center for rock music royalty. Micky Dolenz' upcoming 2025 live album was recorded there.

the monkees unsized — Michael Nesmith, Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, and Peter Tork (from left to right) are all members of the band, "The Monkees".

Micky Dolenz rem unsized — Micky Dolenz reimagined an EP of songs originally written by the 1980s band R.E.M. in "Dolenz Sings R.E.M.".

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Mark McLemore

Mark McLemore is the host of Arizona Spotlight on NPR 89.1, a weekly radio show with a very wide beat.

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