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Op-Ed: Micky Dolenz of The Monkees — Musician, actor and father

Earlier this year, in March, Dolenz performed a headlining show at The Paramount in Huntington on Long Island along with fellow Monkee band member Mike Nesmith, as part of “The Mike and Micky Show,” where they honored the musical legacy of the late Peter Tork.

Micky Dolenz and Mike Nesmith onstage at The Paramount

Micky Dolenz and Mike Nesmith onstage at The Paramount
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At this concert, as Digital Journal reported, Dolenz celebrated his 74th birthday. The venue presented him with a special sign for his furniture company, which he operates with his daughter.

Micky Dolenz blowing out the candles of his carrot cake

Micky Dolenz blowing out the candles of his carrot cake
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Aside from his musical and acting talents, Dolenz is a loving father of four daughters: Ami Dolenz, Charlotte Janelle Dolenz, Emily Claire Dolenz, and Georgia Rose Dolenz.

Micky Dolenz of The Monkees surprised with a special sign for his furniture company  which he runs w...

Micky Dolenz of The Monkees surprised with a special sign for his furniture company, which he runs with his daughter
Gary Hahn

Speaking of Georgia Rose, Dolenz runs a woodworking business with her, called Dolenz & Daughters Handmade Furniture Company, as well as his sister, Coco Dolenz.

In other Micky Dolenz news, he will be embarking on the “It Was 50 Years Ago Today” Tour, along with Todd Rundgren, Christopher Cross, as well as ex-Chicago singer Jason Scheff and Badfinger guitarist Joey Molland.

To learn more about Micky Dolenz, check out his official website.

Markos Papadatos
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Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 20,000 original articles over the past 18 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.

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