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The Monkees’ surviving members perform on stage 55 years after their first gig

SINGER Michael Nesmith monkeys around on stage as he and his surviving Monkees bandmate perform 55 years after their first gig.

Michael, 78, and Micky Dolenz, 76, performed in Chicago on their farewell tour.

The two surviving members of The Monkees, Micky Dolenz and Michael Nesmith reunited on stage in Chicago
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The two surviving members of The Monkees, Micky Dolenz and Michael Nesmith reunited on stage in ChicagoCredit: AP
Band member Davy Jones died in 2012, followed by Peter Tork in 2019. The band played their first gig 55 years ago
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Band member Davy Jones died in 2012, followed by Peter Tork in 2019. The band played their first gig 55 years agoCredit: Getty - Contributor

The ’60s pop stars are best known for songs (Theme From) The Monkees and I’m A Believer.

Band member Davy Jones died in 2012, followed by Peter Tork in 2019.

Speaking on stage, Michael said the group’s impact had been “more than I ever imagined”

Michael said the group’s impact had been 'more than I ever imagined'
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Michael said the group’s impact had been 'more than I ever imagined'Credit: AP
The ’60s pop stars are best known for songs (Theme From) The Monkees and I’m A Believer
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The ’60s pop stars are best known for songs (Theme From) The Monkees and I’m A BelieverCredit: AP
Late Peter Tork plays keyboard in video for The Monkees' I'm a Believer
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