Micky Dolenz Quotes

I had piano lessons at five and started guitar at ten, but although music and acting was always around me, my parents never pressured me into it.

Micky Dolenz The Monkees

• Guitar
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• Piano

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• I had piano lessons at five and started guitar at ten, but although music and acting was always around me, my parents never pressured me into it.

  

  Micky Dolenz The Monkees
  • Guitar
  • Lessons
  • Piano