How Michael Nesmith’s Rejected Monkees Song Hit for Linda RonstadtHow Michael Nesmith’s Rejected Monkees Song Hit for Linda RonstadtRonstadt's Stone Poneys scored a Top 20 hit with Nesmith's "Different Drum."Gary GraffGary Graff
Michael Nesmith Was ‘Absolutely Determined’ to Finish Final TourMichael Nesmith Was ‘Absolutely Determined’ to Finish Final Tour“You could never, never have talked him out of the tour,” says Monkees bandmate Micky Dolenz. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Monkees Co-Founder Michael Nesmith Dead at 78Monkees Co-Founder Michael Nesmith Dead at 78He emerged from their pre-fab beginnings to become a musical pioneer in his own right.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Micky Dolenz Recalls the Monkees’ ‘Weird’ Tour With Jimi HendrixMicky Dolenz Recalls the Monkees’ ‘Weird’ Tour With Jimi HendrixHe thought "theatrical" nature of psychedelic band would be a good match.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Peter Tork of the Monkees Dies at 77Peter Tork of the Monkees Dies at 77He was diagnosed with a rare cancer of the tongue in 2009.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
The Monkees’ ‘Christmas Party’ Set for ReleaseThe Monkees’ ‘Christmas Party’ Set for Release'Christmas Party' finds the Monkees again working with modern popsters, including members of R.E.M., Weezer and XTC. Dave SwansonDave Swanson
Monkees’ Michael Nesmith Recovering from Heart SurgeryMonkees’ Michael Nesmith Recovering from Heart SurgeryMichael Nesmith's label initially said concert dates had been postponed because of a 'minor health issue.'Rob SmithRob Smith
‘Minor Health Issue’ Ends Monkees’ Duo Tour Four Nights Early‘Minor Health Issue’ Ends Monkees’ Duo Tour Four Nights EarlyThe final four dates of the Michael Nesmith / Micky Dolenz tour have been postponed due to a "minor health issue.' Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Monkees’ Micky Dolenz and Mike Nesmith Announce First Duo TourMonkees’ Micky Dolenz and Mike Nesmith Announce First Duo TourIt's not an official reunion of the Monkees, but it's close.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Michael Nesmith to Release Autobiography and Companion AlbumMichael Nesmith to Release Autobiography and Companion AlbumEven though Michael Nesmith has bid farewell to his days as part of the Monkees, he's not slowing down.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
Paul Simon, the Monkees and David Bowie Among Big Ultimate Classic Rock Award WinnersPaul Simon, the Monkees and David Bowie Among Big Ultimate Classic Rock Award WinnersYou filled out your ballots, we tallied 'em up and the results of the 2016 Ultimate Classic Rock Awards are in.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
50 Years Ago: The Monkees Storm the Charts With Their Second Album, ‘More of the Monkees’50 Years Ago: The Monkees Storm the Charts With Their Second Album, ‘More of the Monkees’At first, the music for the Monkees' TV show was meant to be background for the story, and the records were designed as no more than quick cash-ins to the program.Dave SwansonDave Swanson