Monkees

Tribute EP 'Dolenz Sings R.E.M.' comes out Nov. 3.

Last remaining member of the group is highlighting 1967's 'Headquarters' on current tour.

He emerged from their pre-fab beginnings to become a musical pioneer in his own right.

Michael Nesmith's label initially said concert dates had been postponed because of a 'minor health issue.'

When the television show premiered in 1966, no one could have guessed the phenomenon it would become.

Result: A frustrated guitarist, a disappointed band and a bewildered and confused audience.

At this point, they'd been on a nonstop roller-coaster ride for a solid 15 months.

The three remaining Monkees won't be attending Davy Jones' funeral, but only out of respect for his family. They figure their presence would cause all manner of media chaos.

The world has lost a pop culture icon. Davy Jones, lead singer and adorable tambourine player for the TV troublemakers and original boy band The Monkees, passed away after a sudden heart attack. Much like his Beatles counterparts, this British heart throb was a teen idol and drove girls crazy around the world.

Aside from the Monkees, Davy's biggest career highlight was probably appearing on 'The Brady Bunch' in 1971.

Here's a clip of Davy Jones auditioning for 'The Monkees' back in 1965. A producer asks if girls liked him, even though he was only 5'3". Davy says he likes tall girls, and thinks they're 'groovy.'

In the wake of Davy Jones’ sudden passing yesterday (Feb. 29), his fans and musical peers have taken to their social media networks of choice to share their sorrow and disbelief — as have Jones’ former bandmates in the Monkees, all of whom have posted public expressions of grief.