In 1965, four very different young men were brought together to create something bigger than themselves. In the ‘60s and even today it’s easy to write the Monkees off as “the Pre-Fab Four,” or a manufactured pop group that exist purely within the confines of a live-action cartoon. After all, these guys didn’t come together organically. They didn’t start from humble beginnings … [Read more...]
Michael Nesmith, Monkees singer-songwriter, dead at 78
Mike Nesmith, a singer, songwriter and guitarist who came to fame as a wry, wool-capped member of the Monkees, has died at age 78. The musician died on Friday from natural causes, according to a statement released by his family, according to Rolling Stone, Deadline Hollywood and other media outlets. “With Infinite Love we announce that Michael Nesmith has passed away this … [Read more...]
Michael Nesmith of the Monkees Dies at 78
Michael Nesmith of the Monkees Dies at 78 Michael Nesmith, who attained TV and pop stardom in the Monkees and later became a prophetic figure on the Los Angeles country-rock scene and then a multimedia entrepreneur, died Friday of natural causes. He was 78. Nesmith’s final show was less than a month ago, when he and the cohort who is now the Monkees’ only surviving member, … [Read more...]
Michael Nesmith – Juliana (Live at the Britt Festival 1992)
Michael Nesmith performing Juliana at the Britt Festival in 1992. This performance video is taken from Live at the Britt Festival, a live video recorded on June 19, 1992, at the Britt Festival in Jacksonville, OR. The band is what Nez calls the Tropical Campfires band: Red Rhodes on pedal steel guitar, Joe Chemay on bass, Luis Conte on percussion, John Hobbs on keyboards, and … [Read more...]
Michael Nesmith and Micky Dolenz, “Daydream Believer” – San Jose – Sept. 15, 2021.
At San Jose Civic. https://riffmagazine.com/reviews/micky-dolenz-michael-nesmith-monkees-20210915/ Micky Dolenz,Michael Nesmith,The Monkees … [Read more...]
Michael Nesmith – Silver Moon (Live at the Britt Festival 1992)
Michael Nesmith performing Silver Moon at the Britt Festival in 1992. This performance video is taken from Live at the Britt Festival, a live video recorded on June 19, 1992, at the Britt Festival in Jacksonville, OR. The band is what Nez calls the Tropical Campfires band: Red Rhodes on pedal steel guitar, Joe Chemay on bass, Luis Conte on percussion, John Hobbs on keyboards, … [Read more...]
Michael Nesmith – Eldorado to the Moon
The music video for Eldorado to the Moon by Michael Nesmith. This music video premiered in the first episode of Television Parts in 1985. Later that year, it was featured in the Television Parts Home Companion home video release by Pacific Arts Video Records. The song was written by Bill Martin whom viewers will remember from Elephant Parts. To learn more about the beginnings … [Read more...]
Mike Nesmith a tribute #michaelnesmith #mikenesmith #nez
Nez, we are going to miss you... The Monkees,Mike Nesmith,Michael Nesmith,Nez,Dolenz sings Nesmith,The Beatles The Monkees,Matthew Street,Matt Street … [Read more...]
Michael Nesmith – Some of Shelly’s Blues (Live at the Britt Festival 1992)
Michael Nesmith performing Some of Shelly's Blues at the Britt Festival in 1992. This performance video is taken from Live at the Britt Festival, a live video recorded on June 19, 1992, at the Britt Festival in Jacksonville, OR. The band is what Nez calls the Tropical Campfires band: Red Rhodes on pedal steel guitar, Joe Chemay on bass, Luis Conte on percussion, John Hobbs on … [Read more...]
Michael Nesmith – Cruisin’
Michael Nesmith created the music video for Cruisin' as part of the Grammy Award winning Elephant Parts. Elephant Parts was the first long form music record. It included Rio, four new music videos for songs from Infinite Rider on the Big Dogma, and original comedy clips. Nez writes about Elephant Parts and the development of the first music videos in his new book, Infinite … [Read more...]