Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} Gakky Two-Feet by Micky Dolenz Children's Bookshelf Talks with Micky Dolenz. Micky Dolenz was sitting in his Broadway dressing room recently, preparing for another performance as Zoser in the Elton John-Tim Rice production of Aida, when he realized he'd passed a milestone: his run with Aida had surpassed his tenure with The Monkees, the '60s pop culture phenomenon that started out as a TV show about a band and became a band without a TV show. Dolenz, 61, is ready to be known for something else. His first picture book, Gakky Two-Feet , illustrated by David Clark, debuts from Putnam. He envisions a whole series of books about on "anthromythology," the fictionalization of key moments in human evolution. Interviewed from his home in Los Angeles, Dolenz explained that his fascination with the subject had nothing to do with having once been a Monkee himself. Can you explain how Gakky Two-Feet came about? Ever since I was a kid, I've had an enormous interest in the sciences—everything from quantum physics to anthropology. When my Scientific American arrives every month, I read it cover to cover. So the idea for Gakky , about the first quadruped who decided to stand up, came from Scientific American ? It did! I had read an article about hominid evolution and, one night shortly after that, I woke up and the Muse was standing by my bed. She was really cute, and she had a nine-millimeter Glock. She held it at my head and said, 'Write Gakky's story.' Not being one to deny a pretty Muse with a loaded Glock, I got up. And a couple of hours later, I had a first draft. Wow. Did the Muse call a publisher on your behalf, too? No, I ran into Nancy Paulsen [Putnam's publisher] and told her about it. She said, 'Send it in,' and they bought it. I'm hoping it's going to be a series of anthromythologies, which is what I'm calling these fictionalized stories about seminal moments in human evolution. Who was the first hominid to pick up a bone and have that epiphany that it could be used as a weapon? Who lit the first fire? Or figured out you could use a rock as a tool? Those moments have always fascinated me. Are there more books already under contract? Putnam bought the second one—about the first musical instrument, which is based on the discovery of a flute, made of bone, which was found in a cave in France. It's estimated to be 65,000 years old. Yowza! Right. I mean, there were undoubtedly instruments even older than that made of wood and reeds that disintegrated over time, but the ones made of bone, like all fossils, are the ones that have survived. But the story explores who played the first music and why. Got a title? Well, the working title is Lalu Toot-Toot but, of course, that could change. Will David Clark illustrate this one, too? I hope so. His illustrations are wonderful. Nancy did a great job of finding him because he brings a lot of fun to the manuscript. With all this science stuff, there's a danger of boring kids. It's not meant to be a textbook. It's just to get kids thinking. Like, the third book will be about the discovery of fire. And I'd like to write one about the first tools. This could keep you busy for a while. Writing is a great love of mine. The bio that appears at the back of Gakky is absolutely true. I sent my first manuscript to Boys Life when I was 12. It was rejected, and it's taken me this long to get up the nerve to write again. Either that or that gun-toting Muse. Okay, here's the really important question my editor insisted I ask: Who was your favorite Monkee? I can't answer that question. Impossible. You have to understand the evolution of those Monkees. We were cast together in a TV show. It wasn't a band in the classic sense. So when the show went off the air, we did stick together to perform, but it was more like the cast of a musical getting back together and recreating their roles. You know, like every few years Yul Brynner would star in The King and I again. Many people have fond memories of the Monkees. I fondly remember it, too. It was huge! A feather in my cap. But it was a very, very brief period in my life. Now, could I have gotten this book published if I hadn't been Micky the drummer from the Monkees? It probably smoothed the path but hopefully the book will stand on its own two legs. Who Is Micky Dolenz? Here's All You Need To Know About His Age, Height, Net Worth, Career, Personal Life, & Relationship. Body and Relation Status of Who Is Micky Dolenz? Here's All You Need To Know About His Age, Height, Net Worth, Career, Personal Life, & Relationship. Micky Dolenz is actor and musician best known as the frontman and drummer of the 1960s TV sitcom The Monkees . With the band, he made lead vocals for such hits including Last Train to Clarksville and Daydream Believer . Throughout his career, the artist has worked on various stage programs and shown his appearance in many of the films and TV shows as well. Micky Dolenz's Early Life, Parents, Siblings, Education. Micky Dolenz was born on March 8, 1945, in Los Angeles, CA to father George Dolenz and mother Janelle Johnson. An American by nationality, he belongs to white ethnicity and shares the birth sign Pisces. Micky has three sisters Gemma Marie Dolenz, Kathleen Dolenz, and Deborah Dolenz . He was raised by his parents along with his siblings. In 1962 , he graduated from Ulysses S. Grant High School in Valley Glen, Los Angeles. Then, he attended Valley College and the Los Angeles Technical Institute, where he studied architecture. Age, Height, & Body Statistics. Age : As of 2019, Micky Dolenz is at the age of 74. Height : Dolenz stands tall 5 feet 10 inches or 178 cm similar to Tabria Majors, Katherine Pine, and Mark Harelik. Weight : His weight is 80 kg or 176 lbs. Eye Color : Micky has brown eyes. Hair Color: His hair color is brown. Body Measurement : Micky has a fit and healthy body but his exact measurement is not available. Personal Life, Relationship History, Marriage, Wife, Children. Micky is married three times in his life. He married Samantha Juste , a co-presenter on BBC TV's pop music show, in 1968. They were blessed with a child, daughter Ami Dolenz, on January 8, 1969 . Unfortunately, they got divorced in 1975. Following the separation, he tied a knot with Trina Dow in 1977. The pair had three daughters Charlotte Janelle , born on August 8, 1981; Emily Claire , born on July 25, 1983; and Georgia Rose, born on September 3, 1984. Dolenz. They parted their ways in 1991. After his separation with Dow, he shared his wedding vows with Donna Quinter, in 2002. Micky bought a house in 2001, Bell Canyon, California, and currently living with his spouse, Donna. Net Worth, Career, Earnings. According to Celebritynetworth, the popular American actor has a net worth of $9 million , as of 2019 . He has maintained such a wealth, all from his hard work and dedication throughout his career. He has not shared the exact figure of his salary on the media and tabloid sources, however, an actor earns around $39.84 per hour in average, making over $50 thousand in a year. Similarly, director has an average salary of around $92,220 per year, $44.34 per hour and musician can earn around $48.26 per year on average. Hence, he might be receiving his same amount from his works. Career. In 1964, he appeared in one episode of the NBC education drama series Mr. Novak. He auditioned for NBC's series ‘The Monkees’ and was selected for the role of the drummer, in 1965 . He joined the former Monkees songwriters Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart and embarked on a tour for two years as the ‘Golden Hits of the Monkees’ show, in 1975. Micky appeared in a murder mystery movie and was also featured in an episode of ‘Adam 12’. Also, he joined the WCBS-FM radio station as the morning disc jockey, in January 2005. On June 3, 2005, his tenure ended with his 100th show and he published his first children's book, ‘Gakky Two-Feet’ in 2006. In addition, he wrote a few songs for The Monkees band and sang the hit songs such as Last Train to Clarksville, Take a Giant Step, and I'm a Believer. Quick Summary of Micky Dolenz. Who is Micky Dolenz? Micky Dolenz is actor and musician best known for his appearance as a frontman and drummer 1960s TV sitcom The Monkees . I'm A Believer: My Life of Monkees, Music and Madness. Micky on: The Monkees Dressing Rooms: (page 96) Each of us had his own large dressing room that we were free to furnish and decorate as we pleased. This is where we hung out, held court, conducted our business affairs, and conducted our affair affairs. I'll describe them to you (the rooms, not the affairs), and you might gleam something of an insight into our individual personalities. Davy: Classic Hollywood/Broadway. Big mirror covering one whole wall, surrounded by a hundred lightbulbs.