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MY MUSIC: The Best of the ’60s

Written by admin on November 29, 2013 – 7:05 am -

The MY MUSIC series continues on PBS tomorrow with “MY MUSIC: The Best of the ’60s”, which features many classic pop, rock, folk and soul performances from one of the most exciting decades in the history of popular music.

Among the hits featured are “Cherish” by The Association, “Time of The Season” by The Zombies, and “Born To Be Wild” by John Kay & Steppenwolf. There are also final performances by Rob Grill of The Grass Roots and Scott McKenzie.

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Song of the Week #150 – “I’m A Believer”

Written by admin on April 15, 2013 – 11:26 pm -

The Monkees - I'm A Believer singleThe Monkees’ smash hit “I’m a Believer” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.

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Davy Jones of the Monkees dies aged 66

Written by admin on February 29, 2012 – 6:35 pm -

Davy Jones has sadly died of a heart attack aged 66.

The Monkees singer fell ill while visiting a ranch near his home in Indiantown, Florida, and was pronounced dead at the nearby Martin Memorial Hospital.

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Davy Jones and Peter Noone to host “60s Pop, Rock & Soul: My Music”

Written by admin on November 14, 2011 – 7:53 pm -

60s Pop, Rock & Soul: My Music Davy Jones of The Monkees and Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits will co-host the “60s Pop, Rock & Soul: My Music” special on PBS next month.

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Happy Birthday Davy Jones & Mike Nesmith

Written by admin on December 30, 2010 – 7:49 am -

Two of the Monkees celebrate their birthdays today. Davy Jones is 65 and Mike Nesmith is 68.

Davy Jones 65th birthday British-born Davy Jones was already a seasoned performer when he was cast in The Monkees television show in 1966. He was discovered while on broadway playing the part of the Artful Dodger in “Oliver!”

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