Robert Michael Nesmith was an American musician, songwriter, author, screenwriter, and actor, known as a member of The Monkees and for his solo work. His songwriting credits with The Monkees include "
Nesmith at a 1966 Monkees photoshoot
The Monkees in 1966 (Nesmith at bottom right)
Nesmith (center) with the Monkees in 1967
Side A of New Zealand "Joanne" single with the First National Band (1970)
The Monkees is an American television musical sitcom that first aired on NBC for two seasons, from September 12, 1966, to March 25, 1968. The series follows the adventures of four young men trying to
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…Davy Jones, though the two men did not meet until the Monkees were formed. Barry Freedman told him about upcoming auditions for a new TV series called The Monkees. In October 1965, Nesmith's confident, carefree and laid-back manner impressed the producers and he landed the role as the wool-hat-wearing guitar…
Season One title card
The Monkees in the spring of 1966, shortly after production for the first season had begun