Micky Dolenz: I am in a state of shock; Davy and I grew up together and shared in the unique success of what became The Monkees phenomena. The time we worked together and had together is something I’ll never forget. He was the brother I never had and this leaves a gigantic hole in my [...]
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Davy Jones, 1945-2012: The Guys React
February 29, 2012Davy Jones, R.I.P.
February 29, 2012We here at BTRNR are absolutely gutted… more later.
Peter Tork, Septuagenarian
February 13, 2012You read that right – Our Man Thorkelson hits the big 7-0 today! Very happy birthday wishes to the first Monkee to hit his seventies (as opposed to hitting the ’70s… see the above pic for that) and let’s hope hope that Pete and his younger compadres do it all over again in ’12, because [...]
He’s Lost That Livin’ Feeling: Don Kirshner, R.I.P.
January 18, 2011Music publishing mogul, Brill Building pimp, Monkee puppetmaster, and stilted ’70s late-night TV icon Don Kirsher went to the great NARAS shindig in the sky today. The Man With The Golden Ear guided and influenced careers ranging from Bobby Darin to Carole King to Neil Diamond to the Righteous Brothers to, um, The Archies… but [...]
Superbowl Sunday
February 7, 2010And if you want to hear the result of what Micky Dolenz packed into that super bowl of his, look no further than The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees 3 CD boxed set, available now via mail order from Rhino (rumors of our demise have been greatly exaggerated) Records. We’ll have a full review [...]
