Last Surviving Member of The Monkees Asks For Fan Support originally appeared on Parade.
The last surviving member of the hit 1960s group The Monkees recently made a plea to his fans for support for “a cause that’s near and dear to [his] heart.”
Micky Dolenz, 80, shared on Instagram and Facebook that fans can show their support both for the Monkees and the Make-A-Wish Foundation by buying some of his Monkees merchandise.
“Hi, friends – if you’ve been looking for a way to show your support (or just want a cool shirt or two), check out the official merch store at MickyDolenz.com,” writes Dolenz. “We’ve got everything – music, t-shirts, even personally signed drum heads – perfect for fans, collectors, or just treating yourself. And here’s the best part: a portion of every purchase goes to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a cause that’s near and dear to my heart. 💙
“Thanks for the love – and for helping make a difference. MickyDolenz #TheMonkees #MakeAWish #OfficialMerch #ShopForACause #StillMonkeeingAround.”
🎬 SIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬
In the accompanying photos that show a young Dolenz interacting with children, the singer is holding a thank you card from the Make-A-Wish Foundation that reads, “You continue to help wish kids replace fear with confidence, sadness with joy and anxiety with hope. We deeply appreciate your generosity and are honored to recognize you as a committed supporter of Make-A-Wish.”
Fans in the comments are so excited about the opportunity and praise Dolenz for giving back.
“I love you, Micky, you’re the best for this ❤️,” wrote one fan.
Another added, “You’re so amazing, Micky!”
“This is the most wonderful photo of you I’ve ever seen. I am so happy that I got a chance to meet you a few years back. Micky, you’re absolutely positively the best artist ever. I love you. ❤️,” wrote a third fan.
A fourth wrote, “Micky, I know you heard this thousands of times, but to me, yes, you are like an old friend. I can only wish the best in your amazing life.”
At Dolenz’s official site, you can indeed purchase signed or unsigned photos, CDs, T-shirts and even Monkees logo drum heads. Dolenz is also on Cameo, which is a video message service where people can buy personalized messages from their favorite celebrities.
Dolenz is the last remaining member of the music group The Monkees, which took the world by storm in the late 1960s. Lead singer Davy Jones died in 2012, and bassist Peter Tork died in 2019. In 2021, drummer Dolenz and guitarist Michael Nesmith went on a farewell tour, and Nesmith tragically passed away from heart failure just weeks after the tour concluded.
In a recent interview with The Observer-Reporter, Dolenz joked that he’s just “glad to be above ground” at this point.
“So far, so good,” said the 1960s heartthrob.
Last Surviving Member of The Monkees Asks For Fan Support first appeared on Parade on Jun 2, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
