Neil Diamond Was ‘Thrilled’ to Give the Monkees ‘I’m a Believer’Neil Diamond Was ‘Thrilled’ to Give the Monkees ‘I’m a Believer’The record label balked, but original songwriter saw it differently.Jen AustinJen Austin
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 Loved Watching Jimi Hendrix on Monkees TourMichael Nesmith Loved Watching Jimi Hendrix on Monkees Tour"It brought me to my knees, moved me back three feet," Nesmith told MTV in 1986.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Monkees’ Michael Nesmith Dies: Rockers ReactMonkees’ Michael Nesmith Dies: Rockers ReactMusicians have shared their condolences for the loss of original Monkees member.Allison RappAllison Rapp
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
Monkees Announce Fall 2021 Farewell TourMonkees Announce Fall 2021 Farewell TourMicky Dolenz and Michael Nesmith promise "a magical night of music: all the hits, deep cuts and fan favorites."Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
How Linda Ronstadt Broke Out With a Rejected Monkees Classic: Exclusive InterviewHow Linda Ronstadt Broke Out With a Rejected Monkees Classic: Exclusive InterviewThe band didn't start out recording their own material, but it wasn't because they didn't have any. Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
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