Started : 3/1/06
Finished: 3/2/06
Pages: 209 pgs
Grade: B
Reason for reading: part of a bookring on Bookcrossing and I'm a fan of the Monkees
Blurb (from back cover): "What was it like to be part of one of the most famous TV and music groups in pop cultural history? You'll find out here. In fascinating, star-studded anecdotes, original Monkee Micky Dolenz takes readers from his starring role at age twelve as TV's 'Circus Boy' through the open casting call that brought the Monkees together, to the infighting and creative conflicts that finally drove them apart. Along the way you'll find hilarious anecdotes about his adventures as a Monkeee-the girls, the parties, the celebrities-as well as the harder-edged realities of a life lived in front of a camera.
"Micky Dolenz is a true survivor. His outrageously told story sparkles with behind-the-scenes insights and never-before-discussed facts about being part of the Hollywood 'in crowd' duriing the psychedelic Sixties and an integral part of one of the best-loved and most fun bands in history."
Opinion: As a huge Monkee fan, I can appreciate almost anything written positively about the Monkees, especially things where one of the members is a part of it. I've seen Micky and Davy perform and have listened to how they talk. While reading this, I felt like Micky was talking to me, especially with the anecdotes. Micky tries to remain a neutral party while discussing the problems that the group had-something that he also tried doing during the times. A definite for any Monkee fan.
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