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Post by JerseyGirl on Dec 10, 2021 20:00:36 GMT -5
Michael Nesmith, Monkees singer-songwriter and guitarist, has died at 78 BY ALEX SUNDBY UPDATED ON: DECEMBER 10, 2021 / 5:12 PM / CBS NEWS
Musician Michael Nesmith, who rose to fame as a singer-songwriter and guitarist for The Monkees, died Friday of heart failure at his home in California, the band's record label, Rhino Records, confirmed to CBS News. He was 78. In a statement to Rolling Stone, Nesmith's family said he died peacefully Friday morning surrounded by family members at his home in Carmel Valley, California. "We ask that you respect our privacy at this time and we thank you for the love and light that all of you have shown him and us," the family said. Nesmith played in a farewell tour that ended nearly a month ago with bandmate Micky Dolenz. The quartet's other two members died in recent years. Peter Tork died in 2019, and Davy Jones died in 2012. For The Monkees, Nesmith wrote such songs as "Listen To The Band," "Mary, Mary," "Papa Gene's Blues" and "You Just May Be The One." According to the Associated Press, he wanted to debut breakup song "Different Drum" on "The Monkees" television show that sparked the band's 1966 creation, but music producer Don Kirshner wouldn't allow it. Nesmith gave the song to Linda Ronstadt, and it became her first hit single, according to the AP. In 2012, Nesmith spoke with Rolling Stone about why he wanted the band to come up with their own material. "We were kids with our own taste in music and were happier performing songs we liked — and/or wrote — than songs that were handed to us," he said. "It made for a better performance. It was more fun." On Friday, Monkees manager Andrew Sandoval said on Facebook that people couldn't get closer to Nesmith than through knowing his work. "Nez expressed the highest part of his being through his voice," Sandoval said. "… May all those who loved him feel his comfort at this time — just listen and he will be there for you." www.cbsnews.com/news/michael-nesmith-dies-age-78-monkees-singer-songwriter-guitarist/
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Post by JerseyGirl on Dec 10, 2021 20:14:53 GMT -5
MONKEES SINGER MIKE NESMITH DEAD AT 78 12/10/2021 11:12 AM PT
11:06 AM PT -- Mike's friend and bandmate, Micky Dolenz, just posted a touching message about his friend, saying, "I’m heartbroken. I’ve lost a dear friend and partner. I’m so grateful that we could spend the last couple of months together doing what we loved best – singing, laughing, and doing shtick. I’ll miss it all so much. Especially the shtick. Rest in peace, Nez. All my love." Michael Nesmith, singer/guitarist for the famously famous 60s group The Monkees, has died. His family said, "With infinite Love we announce that Michael Nesmith has passed away this morning in his home, surrounded by family, peacefully of natural causes." Nesmith was part of the quartet that was manufactured for a TV show about a rock 'n roll group ... and the group exploded with hit after hit ... at one point even rivaling The Beatles. Among the hits ... "Last Train to Clarksville," "Daydream Believer," "I'm a Believer," "Valerie," and many more. Nesmith was part of the quartet that was manufactured for a TV show about a rock 'n roll group ... and the group exploded with hit after hit ... at one point even rivaling The Beatles. Among the hits ... "Last Train to Clarksville," "Daydream Believer," "I'm a Believer," "Valerie," and many more. One of his biggest impacts after the group disbanded ... he helped launch MTV by pitching a show called "PopClips," which evolved into the 24-hour video channel. His mom famously invented Liquid Paper -- AKA white-out -- which became a cash register for the family. Now 3 of the 4 Monkees have died. Mike and sole survivor Micky Dolenz performed their final show together last month at the Greek Theatre. Nesmith was 78. RIP Originally Published -- 9:40 AM PT www.tmz.com/2021/12/10/michael-nesmith-monkees-singer-dead-dies/
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Post by JerseyGirl on Dec 10, 2021 20:24:30 GMT -5
Michael Nesmith wrote the song "Different Drum".
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Post by JerseyGirl on Dec 10, 2021 20:30:35 GMT -5
More songs Nesmith wrote.
"You May Be Just the One"
"Mary Mary"
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Post by Forum Lord on Dec 11, 2021 7:43:48 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing. I was not aware of the background to the song Different Drum. Interesting.
The Monkees had their place in music history. They came up with some hit songs no doubt, but because of what they did and how they did it, the world never really took the Monkees seriously. More like a gimmick band. Not something that was organic, but more or less contrived according to a script.
Rest in peace! You made history just the same!
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Post by Forum Lord on Dec 11, 2021 7:57:23 GMT -5
A blogger posted this- and the last line rang true... blog.dnevnik.hr/zinhof?page=blog&subdomain=zinhofMICHAEL NESMITH - Silver Moon (2002) Michael Nesmith (December 30, 1942 – December 10, 2021, RIP) was an American musician, songwriter, actor, producer, and novelist. He was best known as a member of the pop rock band the Monkees and co-star of the TV series The Monkees (1966–1968). Nesmith's songwriting credits include "Different Drum," which became a hit for Linda Ronstadt and the Stone Poneys. After the break-up of the Monkees, Nesmith continued his successful songwriting and performing career, first with the seminal country rock group the First National Band, with whom he had a top-40 hit, "Joanne", and then as a solo artist. Silver Moon (2002): Drawn from Mike Nesmith’s first half dozen studio albums, and exactly the same, even in the tracking order as that of his first compilation “The Best Of: Original Hits,” Nesmith delivers a staggering array of countrified original and covered material that I assure you, regardless of the album cover, does not contain any Monkee numbers. A goodly amount of the songs selected represent Nesmith’s undeniable penchant for quirky western and country flavored pop songs that when dots are connected, can be traced directly back to his incarnation as a Monkee. These songs leave little doubt that at the time of his Monkee [mis-]adventures, he was hard at work on much of the material found on this outing. While his vocals and ideas are deeply rooted in the country and folk scene, both of these aspects are entirely of his own making ... meaning that he is almost a man destined to live alone in his own stylistic world.Download: ydray.com/get/l/rg16392058341208/Ub1GMCY4nc8www.mediafire.com/file/5g1lwsormmlrete/MICHAELNESMITHMoon02.rar/file
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Post by JerseyGirl on Dec 11, 2021 18:25:53 GMT -5
Thanks for posting the Michael Nesmith album. I just downloaded it.
What very few people realize there was going to be another show on the air when "The Monkees" was created. Jan and Dean had filmed "On the Run" in 1966 which was similar to the format of the Monkees. "One the Run" was directed by William Asher of "Bewitched" fame. Jan and Dean's show was going to be picked up by a network. Unfortunately, Jan Berry had a car accident April 12, 1966. "The Monkees" aired September 12, 1966. Since 1962 the people behind the "The Monkees" were trying to get the show on the air.
Michael Nesmith pushed for the guys to be able to write and perform their own music. He also is one the first people to crate country rock music. The other thing Michael should be remembered for is after "The Monkees" he created little music videos for a show called "PopClips" on Nickelodeon. He created the first music video for his song "Rio." "PopClips" led to the creation of MTV.
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Post by MDfan aka The MD Well Man on Dec 12, 2021 3:40:26 GMT -5
Sorry he is dead, but I was never a Monkee fan
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Post by miketester on Dec 12, 2021 20:33:02 GMT -5
He was the only one who could play guitar when they started out.
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Post by JerseyGirl on Dec 13, 2021 19:33:12 GMT -5
He was the only one who could play guitar when they started out. Not true. Peter Tork also knew how to play guitar. The man was able to play the bass, banjo and keyboards in addition to the guitar. Peter played guitar on Michael Nesmith's "Papa Gene Blues".
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