Michael Nesmith Of ‘The Monkees’ Dies | 10 News First

Michel Nesmith of the 1960s pop group ‘The Monkees’ has passed away aged 78. The songwriter and guitarist also had a phenomenal solo career that saw him touring up until last month.

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[rdhudon]

My childhood is slowly dying . The Monkees were why I wanted to join a band. as a boy . RIP Mike Nesmith you take a little bit of our soul with you .

[antoniobolognio]

So strange to me seeing my childhood icons pass. I never missed watching the Monkees after school. Love their songs. Still do. RIP Mike. You were my favorite.

[robertrockwell]

Thank you Mike Nesmith for the music and enjoyment you gave too all of us. R.I.P.

[mickeymcnaughton]

A well liked and well respected music artist. Comforting to hear that he passed peacefully.

[debbyfronke]

you know how you know your getting old...when theres one monkee left and two beatles...you all gave us our childhood music...thank you~

[ladygreyheart]

As a child of the 60's, I grew up watching "The Monkees". My world is a little bit sadder. RIP Papa Nez.

[videopokernetwork]

I sure miss the days of being a kid. Getting old is getting old.

[robinbeaulieu]

A well done tribute, respectful to the man & his influence on pop culture.

[marinegrunt]

I first heard them December 1966 when I was home on a 30 day leave from Vietnam....I was riding around in my Ford Mustang with my girlfriend and we were hooked on the Monkees'.That was some great cruising music...Was a fan for life....

[runntum]

These guys had such a huge impact on my young life...I can't even begin to tell you.

[DannyD]

i was at that last show in los angeles just 4 weeks ago. it's a night i'll cherish the rest of my life. rest in peace papa nez.

[alisontopalian]

Thank you for the love and memories and the music. You are already very much missed❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[jallen]

You are for All times and will live on! Thank you Mike.

[razback]

The Monkees were a huge part of my childhood. Thanks Michael for the memories!

[roberttompkins]

This hits so hard for those of us who worshiped watching them on Saturdays as kids. Only Micky left.

[maximusw]

Me and my dad saw him and Mickey on their Farewell Tour in San Jose. I’m glad I saw them one last time. Rest In Peace, Mike. Thanks for the memories

[larrywoodruff]

These we're the best days in America, gone, never to return, glad I was there, rip sir.

[BobMinelli]

78 and in his What a wonderful indulgence his life was. 🌱

[SIKE]

Thanks for the timeless pop tunes, funny episodes and fond MONKEES memories. Rest😌

[scottclark]

That's one band that will never be forgotten. I won't forget the music and the great tv show.