I loved the Monkees too, and remember my older siblings laughing at me because they were not a "real" band amongst the true rock N rollers of the 60's & 70's. But heck, they were there on TV every morning at 7:00 am.
From what I've read about it (not much), Mickie Dolenz has made his own way through the years. He's probably accomplished more than the others.
Peasants not!