The Monkees in Detroit 1967

12/29/2012

The Monkees were originally scheduled to perform at Detroit's Olympia Stadium on July 29, 1967 but the show was canceled due to rioting.

In the above picture, you can see The Monkees advertised on the marquee as members of either the U.S. Army or the Michigan National Guard pass the stadium.

The Monkees returned to Detroit and played a rescheduled concert at 3:30pm on August 13, 1967.

5 Comments

Kathleen

2/12/2013 16:03:27

I was 8 years old, and my mom had promised to take us to see the Monkees in concert. However, with all the rioting going on in Detroit, she didn't think it was safe and said no. So sad - my only chance to see them as a child and it was canceled!

Fran

8/3/2013 11:31:39

My Mom bought me tickets for my birthday but the concert was cancelled because of the Detroit Riots. I cried for weeks! lol

Marilyn

5/11/2014 15:56:04

My parents bought tickets for myself, my mom and four of my friends for my 14th birthday. For some reason, The Monkees sang Happy Birthday at the beginning of the concert, my parents always told me they were singing to me. Not likely, but its a nice thought and it's still with me after all these years. Looking forward to this years, should be fun.

Suzy

5/30/2014 07:37:19

Got thrown onto their limo at the end of the concert....when they pulled out of the garage...I was a celeb at school!

martina marty

7/21/2014 19:27:55

was 13, Mom dropped me off and came back and picked me up. Told me and showed me where to stand so she could get me...went by myself. great show...loved it

The Monkees in Detroit 1967

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