The Monkees
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Origin | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| California | |
| United States | |
| Members | Davy Jones |
| Michael Nesmith | |
| Micky Dolenz | |
| Peter Tork | |
| Genres | Pop Rock |
| Psychedelic Pop | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 803898 |
About The Monkees
The Monkees are an American rock and pop band originally active between 1966 and 1971, with reunion albums and tours in the decades that followed. Their original line-up consisted of the American actor/musicians Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and Peter Tork with English actor/singer Davy Jones.
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The Monkees star Michael Nesmith dies at 78
...Michael Nesmith, singer and guitarist with 1960s pop group The Monkees, has died at the age of 78...
Monkees musician Peter Tork dies at 77
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The Monkees star Michael Nesmith dies at 78
Michael Nesmith , singer and guitarist with 1960s pop group The Monkees , has died at the Age Of 78.
The quartet rose to fame with a string of hit songs and starred in their own popular TV sitcom.
Nesmith, from Texas, penned songs like Mary, Mary; Circle Sky; Listen to The Band ; and The Girl I Knew Somewhere.
In a statement to US media, His Family said he " Passed Away This Morning in his home, surrounded by family, peacefully and of natural causes".
The Star was known for his trademark green woolly hat and thick Texas drawl.
Source of news: bbc.com
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