Video: '"Break on Through": How The Doors began'
(Tuesday, January 8, 1946) — guitarist Robby Krieger, a founding member of the rock band The Doors, was born Robert Alan Krieger today in Los Angeles. Continue reading The Doors guitarist Robby Krieger born in Los Angeles 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 8 1946)
Video: 'The Life & Death of The Monkees' DAVY JONES'
(Sunday, December 30, 1945) — English actor, singer, and songwriter Davy Jones, best known as a member of the band The Monkees and a co-star of the TV series The Monkees (1966–1968), was born David Thomas Jones today in Manchester, England. Continue reading Monkee Davy Jones born in Manchester, England 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1945)
Video: 'I Wanna Be Free ~ Davy Jones' (take one of version one remake)
(Friday, December 17, 1965) — Less than a month after filming the pilot episode for their television series, the second recording session for The Monkees was held today to refine the slow version of “I Wanna Be Free” with Davy Jones on vocals and and the song’s co-writer Tommy Boyce (with Bobby Hart) on acoustic guitar. Continue reading The Monkees hold second recording session 60 years ago today (Dec 17 1965
Video: 'The Monkees ( 1966) Unaired Pilot Episode'
(Tuesday, November 16, 1965) — Filming for The Monkees TV pilot, a situation comedy about four young men trying to make a name for themselves as rock ‘n roll singers, starring Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork, began today in San Diego and Los Angeles; filming continued through Nov. 24, 1965. Continue reading Filming for ‘The Monkees’ TV pilot begins 60 years ago today (Nov 16 1965)
Video: 'Monkees Screen Tests' (Oct. 19, 1965, at 6:05)
(Tuesday, October 19, 1965) — Davy Jones, identified in advance as a potential star for The Monkees television series, auditioned today in Hollywood. Continue reading Davy Jones’ screen test for ‘Monkees’ series filmed 60 years ago today (Oct 19 1965)
(Saturday, August 21, 1965) — “What Are We Going To Do?” by future Monkee David Jones peaked at #93 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘What Are We Going To Do?’ by David Jones peaks at #93 in USA 60 years ago today (Aug 21 1965)
Video: 'President Roosevelt signs the Servicemen's Readjustment Act as a center serves wa...HD Stock Footage'
(Thursday, June 22, 1944, 11:30 a.m. EWT; during World War II) — U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt today signed the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, more popularly known as the “G.I. Bill of Rights,” providing a range of benefits for returning World War II veterans. Continue reading President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs GI Bill of Rights 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1944)
Video: 'Michael Nesmith Of ‘The Monkees’ Dies | 10 News First'
(Wednesday, December 30, 1942) — American musician, songwriter, and actor Michael Nesmith, best known as the quiet member of the pop rock band the Monkees and co-star of the TV series The Monkees (1966–1968), was born Robert Michael Nesmith today in Houston, Texas. Continue reading Monkees singer and guitarist Michael Nesmith born in Houston, Texas 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1942)
Video: 'Monkees' Davy Jones dies'
(Wednesday, February 29, 2012, morning EST) — English singer, actor and businessman Davy Jones, the heartthrob singer who helped propel the made-for-TV rock band The Monkees to the top of the pop charts as an American version of the Beatles, died today. He was 66. Continue reading Former Monkee Davy Jones, 66, dies of sudden massive heart attack 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 29 2012)
Video: 'R.I.P Peter Tork (Tribute video)'
(Friday, February 13, 1942) — American musician, composer, and actor Peter Tork, best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist of The Monkees and a co-star of the TV series The Monkees (1966–1968), was born Peter Halsten Thorkelson today at the former Doctors Hospital in Washington, D.C. Continue reading Monkees singer and bassist Peter Tork born in Washington, D.C. 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 13 1942)
