In 1966, Micky Dolenz was a former child actor cast as one-fourth of The Monkees. While he had some musical skills, drumming was not one of them. However, Micky’s outgoing personality and professional resume endeared him to producers, and he admits to being hired to play the part of “a wacky drummer” on the beloved ABC series.
Micky Dolenz | Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images Micky Dolenz talks ‘lightening in a bottle’ aspect of making ‘The Monkees’
In an interview with Guitar World, Micky discussed how he, Mike Nesmith, Davy Jones, and Peter Tork were unique talents that created an unforgettable screen and recording industry mix. Micky said the casting of The Monkees TV series was like “lightning in a bottle.”
Micky said, “One of the producers once said, ‘They caught lightning in a bottle.’ They cast four guys with different talents and voices but could all sing and act, to some degree.
Micky Dolenz | Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images Micky Dolenz talks ‘lightening in a bottle’ aspect of making ‘The Monkees’
In an interview with Guitar World, Micky discussed how he, Mike Nesmith, Davy Jones, and Peter Tork were unique talents that created an unforgettable screen and recording industry mix. Micky said the casting of The Monkees TV series was like “lightning in a bottle.”
Micky said, “One of the producers once said, ‘They caught lightning in a bottle.’ They cast four guys with different talents and voices but could all sing and act, to some degree.
- 1/27/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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