In the 1960s, the Monkees united for the sake of a television show about a band of moptops inspired by the Beatles. Along with the comical situations presented in the series, music was a part of the show every week, and the fictional band became a real success.
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Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith, Mickey Dolenz and Peter Tork sang together, gracing the world with such upbeat pop hits as “Daydream Believer,” “Last Train to Clarksville” and “I’m a Believer,” not to mention the show’s chipper theme song. At one time, their popularity rivaled even that of the Beatles, and John Lennon expressed admiration for their comic chemistry.
Now, 45 years after their initial formation, the Monkees are reuniting for the sake of a UK tour. Though they have given concerts in the UK in the past, this is the first time in 12 years that they will perform there as a band. Michael Nesmith will not be a part of this tour, but the other three will be playing their hits, whose popularity allowed them to sell 50 million albums.
Tour dates are as follows:
Echo Arena, Liverpool – May 12th
Manchester Apollo – May 14th
City Hall, Newcastle – May 15th
Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow – May 16th
Royal Albert Hall, London – May 19th
City Hall, Sheffield – May 20th
NIA Academy, Birmingham – May 21st
Plymouth Pavillions – May 23rd
CIA, Cardiff – May 24th
Royal Centre, Nottingham – May 25th
Don’t miss the chance to catch these legends live!
