Dolenz Needs Rehab as The Monkees Cancel Remainder of 2011 Tour

Yup, you heard it right here folks. I will be covering this story on the next Strange Dave Show. Apparently, The Monkees have cancelled the remainder of their 2011 tour due to "internal issues" but sources close to the band say that Dolenz has relapsed, hard. This is not surprising as Micky has battled alcoholism in the past; just read his book "I'm A Believer." When I saw them at Westbury Music Fair this summer, Davy and Peter told me that Micky was "too sick" to come out and say hi to Danger Dave and I. Fans have written to me that The Monkees have reported him as being "too sick" to come out to other meet and greets at their other shows across the country. Also, during the live show at Westbury, Micky was sweating like a pig, constantly wiping himself with a towel, even though the venue was absolutely freezing. Hell even Danger Dave said something to me about Micky looking like "the drunk who's constantly sweating even though it's cold out."

So here is my synopsis: The Monkees are a dangerous band; not to coin a phrase. Peter Tork has been sober for like 30 years so the bottom line is don't do drugs or drink in front of him because it's simply not cool. In fact, Peter left the 2001 tour because of the band's drinking. However, I must confess that Davy is my type of drinker i.e. one that does not need rehab. He drinks for fun. I mean just listen to his appearance on my show or read up on his outbursts at solo shows. Someone told me that he had a DUI a few years ago and I could be wrong; but Micky is a little different. He's battled some serious issues before in the past and I hate to be the one to report that the ghost of his dear friend, Harry Nilsson, still haunts Micky. I pray for him.

So don't tell me about "unforeseen circumstances" and don't tell me about "irreconcilable differences." What could three guys, 65, 66, and 69 years of age, be fighting about? The 45th anniversary show was already a neatly polished package containing the band's finest material. The band's facebook page for the 45th anniversary tour was simply deleted and being that there is no official word from the band: The Monkees think they are better than us.

I am very upset by these turn of events. What could The Monkees possibly be fighting about?

My sources have told me that The Monkees have cancelled their shows because Dolenz, who's 66 years old, needs to get well. They tell me that he' s not "sick" with the flu; he's "sick" with alcoholism. My sources also inform me that Davy's social drinking after the show is not helping and add Peter's sobriety into the mix - You Got One Dangerous Band