Michael Nesmith
Robert Michael Nesmith (December 30, 1942 – December 10, 2021) was an American musician, songwriter, actor, producer, novelist, businessman and philanthropist.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Robert Michael Nesmith |
| Also known as | Michael Blessing, Nez, Wool Hat, Papa Nez |
| Born | December 30, 1942 Houston, Texas, United States |
| Died | December 10, 2021 (aged 78) Carmel Valley, California |
| Genres | Rock, pop, folk, country, pop rock, psychedelic rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, author, songwriter, actor, writer, director, producer, owner of Pacific Arts Corporation |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, piano, organ, harmonica |
| Years active | 1965–present |
| Associated acts | The Monkees, First National Band |
Nesmith was born in Dallas, Texas on December 30, 1942. His mother, Bette Nesmith Graham invented Liquid Paper in 1951 and made the family very rich.
In the 1960s, Nesmith moved to Los Angeles to start a recording career. He wrote the song "Different Drum" which was a hit for Linda Ronstadt and the Stone Poneys. In 1966, he became a member of the Monkees, a made-for-TV rock band. He left the group in 1969 and started a solo career.
Nesmith is considered one of the forefathers of the country-rock movement of the 1970s with his song Joanne.He produced albums such as loose salute and magnetic south with the first national band. Nesmith was known for his diamond suit, hat and cowboy boots that are currently on display at the country hall of fame. He also worked as a producer and is considered one of the pioneers of the music video industry. Nesmith's 1981 video-movie Elephant Parts won the first Grammy Award for a music video
Nesmith died from heart failure at his home in Carmel Valley, California on December 10, 2021, at the age of 78.[1]
Michael Nesmith Media
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The Monkees in 1966 (Nesmith at bottom right)
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Nesmith (center) with the Monkees in 1967
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Michael Nesmith plays his signature model Gretsch Model 6076
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Nesmith at the Chiller Theatre Expo 2017
References
- ↑ Greene, Andy. "Michael Nesmith, Monkees singer-songwriter, dead at 78". Rolling Stone. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/monkees-michael-nesmith-dead-1270079/. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
