The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower, February 14
This week, Ira spoke with Micky Dolenz, performing a special Valentine’s Day perfor-mance at The Strat, February 14 at 8 p.m. In this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” Micky talks about who influenced him in the world of music before The Monkees (including one surprising choice); moving to England to become a film and TV director; the 1986 reunion that made him aware of the cultural impact of the group; the first time singing live on stage at a press junket for “Circus Boy”); why he doesn’t have a favorite episode of The Monkees’ television show; performing in Broadway shows; how John Lennon said The Monkees are like The Marx Brothers; being larger than life characters for The Monkees TV show; why Peter Tork was the one in the band who had to play a fairly different character from his real life; how his current show structure is a story going into a song; what he discovered about singing non-Monkees’ songs (there’s always a connection); why he performs all The Monkees’ hits in live shows; and his album, Live At The Troubadour.
Mickey rose to international fame as a member of The Monkees, a groundbreaking 1960s pop group and television phenomenon. Selling more than 65 million records worldwide, The Monkees achieved extraordinary success with four number-one albums and iconic hits like "Last Train to Clarksville," "I'm a Believer," and "Daydream Believer."
Beyond his work with The Monkees, Dolenz has built a multifaceted career as a singer, actor, director, producer, and author. His solo releases, including "King for a Day," "Remember," and "Micky Dolenz: Live at the Troubadour" have earned critical acclaim. His current stage show, "Micky Dolenz: Songs and Stories," debuted in 2024 and showcases his unique ability to blend captivating storytelling with musical performances.
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