And Then There Was One
By Four Walls
@FourWalls (67737)
United States
December 10, 2021 12:33pm CST
Hey hey, they were the Monkees.
The pre-fab four.
The original video band.
And now only one remains.
Michael Nesmith, arguably the most independently talented member of the Monkees, passed away today (December 10).
In addition to his time with the Monkees he was a songwriter (he wrote the song that introduced Linda Ronstadt to the world, “Different Drum”), solo artist, a producer, and a video producer. In the 80s he has a brief series on NBC called Elephant Parts.
He was also a veteran of the United States Air Force.
Only Micky Dolenz remains now from the Monkees.
Farewell to Mike Nesmith, who was 78.
Mike Nesmith’s version of “Different Drum”:
From the Album: "And The Hits Just Keep On Comin"Released in: 1972
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@BarBaraPrz (47267)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
10 Dec 21
Yeah, I heard that earlier today...
Did you know that his mother invented Liquid Paper?
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@FourWalls (67737)
• United States
10 Dec 21
Yes, it’s true! I’m glad he’s being remembered as a singer/songwriter and not “heir to White-Out.”
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@snowy22315 (180399)
• United States
13 Dec 21
I remember hearing that at one time.
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@snowy22315 (180399)
• United States
11 Dec 21
I remember he was always wearing a beanie.
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@kaylachan (69304)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
10 Dec 21
Hard to believe, really. My husband will remember him a bit more.
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@RebeccasFarm (89831)
• Arvada, Colorado
11 Dec 21
I am very sad about this..from my time, my era...I loved him RIP
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@RasmaSandra (79687)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Dec 21
That is such sad news. I always thought the two Beatles should get together with the two Monkees so this makes me really sad.I forgot to mention how our thoughts have crossed I know you wrote this on the 10th but here I am with my Internet back and connected and continuing with my TV theme song posts Guess what? Today is The Monkees and now I feel sad that Mike is gone. Have you heard that awesome song he wrote Papa Gene's Blues? Just love it and will listen to it in his honor
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@LindaOHio (178043)
• United States
11 Dec 21
I heard about this. It's all so sad...one Monkee, two Beatles, one BeeGee.....
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@dgobucks226 (35568)
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18 Dec 21
Mike who made wearing a knit cap in all kinds of weather cool... Now all we have is that zany drummer as the last Monkee. Wow! BTW: Micky's vocals on those Monkee tracks were surprisingly good!
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