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Monkees announce first tour since Davy Jones' death

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Monkees will perform their first live shows since star Davy Jones died in February.

Michael Nesmith, Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork announced Wednesday that the group will launch a 12-date U.S. tour in November. It's the band's first tour since 1997.

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Jones died of a heart attack on Feb. 29 at age 66.

The group starred in its self-named NBC television show in 1966, as the made-for-TV band sought to capitalize on Beatlemania sweeping the world. The Monkees rocketed to the top of the music charts, captivating audiences with hits including "Daydream Believer" and "I'm a Believer."

The tour kicks off Nov. 8 in Escondido, Calif. It wraps on Dec. 2 in New York. It will highlight Jones "in the show's multimedia content."

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