Micky Dolenz makes epic comeback at 81 reviving The Monkees’ greatest hit in staggering new live performance as the band’s last living member

As the last surviving member of the ‘60s pop group, The Monkees, singer Micky Dolenz refuses to let the past slide out of focus and accept his retirement years. At 81 years of age, Micky is still bringing his A-game to the stage with every solo concert he lands, and his recent set at The Church Studio is no exception!

In May 2026, Micky revived The Monkees’ classic hit “I’m A Believer” for an intimate audience of around 100 people. With the performance clocking up more than 301,000 views within a matter of months, this clip is sending Monkees fans bananas all over again, and no one can believe that Micky’s still “got it.” Music Man readers can watch the magic unfold in the viral clip below…

When Micky and his band unveil their new rendition, it’s clear that this song has aged just as gracefully as the frontman. While the original was an upbeat and pure pop jam, this 2026 version sways more into the realms of country pop; a refreshing mood overcoming the classic song as Micky molds its energy to his own.

With solid, pitch-perfect vocals, Micky’s relaxed take is as captivating as any complete Monkees performance, the star smiling through every line and emanating a cheerful, charming energy that’s impossible to ignore, despite Micky’s full 60 years of performing this song live.

First released in November 1966, “I’m A Believer” was actually written by Neil Diamond, soon being dubbed the best-selling single of 1967. Diamond even admitted, “Having The Monkees get the number one was as good as if I had recorded it, honestly.”

Micky Dolenz was only 21 at the time and, now, at 81 years of age, the band’s final living member is celebrating The Monkees’ 60th anniversary with a 25-date US tour entitled 60 Years Of The Monkees. Fans can keep their eyes peeled for even more clips of Micky’s brand new sets emerging online over the coming months!

This clip is blowing viewers away, with nearly 700 fans taking to the YouTube comments to write, “So glad to see Mickey. Glad he’s still doing his thing. They were very underrated as musicians,” “81 and he still sounds GREAT!” and “Micky Dolenz jamming out and singing the classics; it’s all about having fun at any age.”

Micky Dolenz proves that age hasn’t dimmed his spark — his Church Studio take on “I’m A Believer” is a joyful reminder of enduring talent. Discover more performances, interviews and clips via the useful links below.