Mike Nesmith

Beyond the Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers.

Ronstadt's Stone Poneys scored a Top 20 hit with Nesmith's "Different Drum."

“You could never, never have talked him out of the tour,” says Monkees bandmate Micky Dolenz.

He emerged from their pre-fab beginnings to become a musical pioneer in his own right.

Michael Nesmith's label initially said concert dates had been postponed because of a 'minor health issue.'