In 1962 I was 17, so I was definitely watching the dance shows on television.

After high school I was going to be an architect. In fact, I was studying to be an architect when the audition for 'The Monkees' came along.

I am extremely lucky; I've never been ill - although about 20 years ago I broke my right arm hang gliding.

Many people have fond memories of 'The Monkees.' I fondly remember it, too.

My influences were Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis and Chuck Berry.

The thing is, I'm not a prolific songwriter.

And singing is a physical thing - your vocal cords are these muscles.