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Monkees’ Michael Nesmith Dies at 78

Michael Nesmith, an original member of the Monkees, has died of natural causes at the age of 78.  “With Infinite Love we announce that Michael Nesmith has passed away this morning in his home, surrounded by family, peacefully and of natural causes,” his family said in a statement released on Friday. “We ask that you respect our privacy at this time and we thank you for the love and light that all […]

todayDecember 13, 2021

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This Day in Music History – November 6th

1916 - Musician/orchestra director Ray Conniff was born. 1965 - The Rolling Stones, Strangeloves and Fontella Bass appeared on "Shindig!" 1967 - The Monkees album "Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd." was released. 1973 - Singer Gram Parsons' manager Phil Kaufman and Michael Martin were fined for stealing Parsons' coffin from the Los Angeles International Airport. Kaufman claimed that it was Parson's wish to be cremated and burned the coffin, […]

todayNovember 6, 2019

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This Day in Music History – October 10th

1940 - Lanny Ross recorded "Moonlight and Roses." 1958 - Eddie Cochran recorded "C'mon Everybody." 1962 - The BBC banned the song "Monster Mash" by Bobby "Boris" Pickett. 1966 - The self-titled debut album from The Monkees was released.

todayOctober 10, 2019

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