A Tribute to Mike Nesmith

[@65wiseman]

Nobody can replace the people that we are losing. Another icon from my childhood gone -

[@phillygrl69]

Amen. I am so sad....Just very sad. I miss these days....Micky...hes the only one left. 'The Monkees' were such a huge part of my youth ..just as many of us. My hearts broken....💔😞

[@RetroFreak35]

Same right here.

[@andywinslow9638]

@@phillygrl69 only one left. You don't know how hard those words hit

[@phillygrl69]

@@andywinslow9638 I do, hun. Trust me. I DO😞🕊🙏❤

[@andywinslow9638]

@@phillygrl69 Bless you dear

[@mosriteminioncause7741]

Mike Nesmith was one of the most underrated song writers and "unsung" talents of the 1960's.

[@Naminski1a]

He founded Pacific Arts.

[@mosriteminioncause7741]

@@Naminski1a Yea and he got millions of dollars from a lawsuit with PBS for mis-use of his Video tech. (Good for Mike!😄)

[@cynthiarowley719]

I had no idea he was founder of MTV!

[@gogoyubari366]

What makes you believe he's underrated?

[@fellowtraveler4358]

@@gogoyubari366 Certainly not by me, and countless others.

[@meganroepke9601]

Mike is my favorite Monkee and it makes me so sad to know that he is gone. RIP Mike, we all love and miss you 😢

[@brucefranklin6295]

Mike was my favorite Monkee and led me to start playing guitar as a very young boy. His death really saddened me,but I am thankful that Mike got to do the last tour with Micky and perform for a lot of grateful fans,while he was also able to tell the fans that he truly was grateful for them.Not a bad way to go out.

[@bobdavis4848]

Nice tribute to much missed Mike. Micky's name is not spelled like the Mouse.

[@smartluck100]

At this time, I can’t help but think about Mickey and how lonely he must feel.

[@marisaelenenadiejamusiccom3974]

He was so talented I just started crying when I heard the news. I just heard it today I haven’t been up on the news so it really made me upset.

[@AC-zx4hd]

When I was turning six years old in 1967 I told my mother I wanted a Monkee album for my birthday. I did not have any of my own record albums at the time. We went to the store and I picked out “Headquarters”. My first album. Thanks Mom!

[@kathysemrau2301]

RlP Mike Nesmith. I watched the Monkees, when they were frist on. I watched the repeats. Watched them in their prime, and loved the show. They left a great series behind. The Monkees were for us via Hollywood. Thanks for sharing your talent, Mike, Davy, Peter, and Micky.💗❤💕❣🍀💜💔💓💘💖💞💗❤💕❣🍀💜💔💝💓💘💖💞💟🥰💗❄❤💕❣💜💔💝💓💘💖💞💟🥰💗❤💕❣💜💔💝💓💞💖💘

[@kathysemrau2301]

Thank you for highlighting my comment. Micky be strong, it just means more love for you. 😻❣❣❣💝💞💞❤❤💖💓🎂🎂💗💗💕💕😇😇❄😽😽💔💔🍀🍀💘💘💘🍀💔💔😽😽❄❄😇😇😻😻❣❣💝💞❤❤💖💖💓💓🎂🎂💗💕

[@bobdavis4848]

I enjoyed this tribute to the late great Mike Nesbaum, er, Mike Nishwash, er, multi-talented Michael Nesmith! (a.k.a. Papa Nez.)

[@manipool]

Great comedian, musician, singer, songwriter and all around talented fellow. RIP Mike.

[@marilynsnider8183]

Rest In Peace, Mike. You're gone, but you're never forgotten.

[@rockybudgeboa]

Mike was my Adolescent Crush in the 1970s. I still love him to this day. RIP to a memory of my Childhood that will never ever leave me

[@ameliawarfield5637]

Awesome tribute to Mike Nesmith! Rest in peace, Mike Nesmith.

[@crystalbishop6971]

I love this! We will miss Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and Davy Jones!

[@TheWallisArchives]

this one really hurts, mike was one of my first loves and is STILL a favorite musician of mine

[@tcarbonimusic]

A very underrated songwriter. Thank you Mike for all the great songs.

[@courtneyboulds]

Still can’t believe it. He made my childhood memorable. Love you Mike.

[@norahyland2963]

Things seemed to be so much simpler , compared to today.

[@brucekilby9957]

Life was easier back then for sure,not as much hassle as today and the Music was Music not the noise of today. Bands like The Monkees were great and the TV show was silly,funny and happy. And Mike was a Big part of that time with his humour,music and all round Talent. Now he can jam with Davy and Pete again. RIP Mike Thanks for the Music and the Fun. So Long Wool Hat Guy.👍🌝

[@MegaJosie44]

This is heartbreaking. RIP Papa Nez, now we only have Micky left.

[@dianedials1984]

I watched them everyday after school. Such fun and innocent times. I didn't know that Mike was so talented until recently. I love the song "Joanne". He had such a soothing voice and I love the words to that song. RIP Mike

[@davethompson3140]

What’ the odds of one family having a mother who would create a product that would go multi-national and a son that would be a rock icon. Quite unbelievable!

[@songmarysmith]

He had a quiet and poetic way of describing the loss he felt when Davy and Peter passed. I think some thought he didn't care, but he did. He had misgivings with both, that's true. But I think he loved them both in his own way for decades!❤

[@susanmccormick6022]

Well said.

[@DannyD714]

when i walked out of the greek theater on november 14th i was so happy (and sad) having just seen mike and micky's final show of the farewell tour. 26 days later i was crying my eyes out over the news of mike's passing. i was 5 when the tv show debuted and i always imagined they were my cool older brothers (even though i had 2 of my own). so it feels like losing a member of my family. thank you for 55 years of laughter and music,michael. rest in peace... you earned it.

[@JoannaCubana]

💖

[@mibeatleman6767]

Rest in peace, Michael Nesmith.🕯

[@hellokimmy5112]

"And if you love music, than you can play music. And all it takes is just love, because eh, because baby, in the final analysis love is power. That's where the power's at!" RIP Mike

[@bobdavis4848]

And Mike's great speech was no match for the Devil! Glad for your quote! Rest In Peace Papa Nez / Michael Nesmith.

[@QuakerLady]

The Monkees were iconic, but Michael Nesmith was so much more. He officially left The Monkees over 50 years ago!!! He gave the world so much more music in these 50+ years.

[@tracyjacoby2382]

Like I say with The Beatles, I love all of them but if I had to pick a favorite & in this case of The Monkees it was Mike Nesmith. Tall, handsome & he had subtle humor, could sing & play guitar. RIP Mike🥺💕🎸💚(hat color)

[@TomMSTie1138]

Seeing Mike as the Princess never gets old. HELP!🤣

[@tammylewis2408]

I was born six weeks after the final first-run episode, but I grew up watching them in the 70's and 80's when they aired in syndication and on MTV. Always loved their songs. I wanted to be a Monkee when I was a little girl and have their adventures. I was devastated when Davy died (10 years in Feb. 2022); then Peter, and now Mike (just before Christmas). Just watched their Christmas episode on Decades and my heart broke as they sang "Riu Chiu". RIP Mike 😭🎶🎸

[@edlaw51501]

We are losing way too many Musical Icons the past few years , Mike may not have been as large or commercial a star as others we've lost but he was just as important to so many. RIP Mike Godspeed to you!

[@kirkscobey3031]

Wouldn’t have been a MTV with out Mike!

[@Former_Pastor]

Kirk that's false...there were other investors. Mike was just a drop in the bucket

[@ZilchFan66]

@@Former_Pastor Not entirely. Nez created PopClips. It was originally on Nickelodeon. He sold the concept of PopClips in 1980 and it was developed into the Mtv Network. It was his idea of turning songs into video and having veejays introduce the songs. He did have financial backers including Norman Lear but the idea was Nez's.

[@marcbolanlives1972]

You just may be the one. I was born in May 1967. My poppa had your albums, God bless you Michael, keep singing 4-ever!💚

[@eowyn1964]

Ah, bless you, MeTv, for reminding us of the good times.

[@heydeanie]

You'll always be my favorite Monkee... The best song writer, the best at dry wit, the best at rocking dorky hats & making them cool... Thanks for all the laughs Mike🐵🙈🙉🙊

[@turbinexman]

RIP Mike Nesmith!! Thanks for the music and the laughs!!

[@adamc1966]

Thanks for the great music and memories.😔

[@tj921able]

Thank you for that tribute, it was wonderful. It still doesn't seem real. Praying for his family and friends. 🙏🙏

[@Timster2]

R.I.P. Nez. Thank you for the laughs and great music. 😢

[@shawneldridge4465]

🤠 It was great to see me-tv play a few episodes of The Monkees episodes.

[@katycorns7856]

Rest in peace mike. Enjoyed watching the monkees shows and listing to the music. 😥❤

[@bloke_19xx33]

RIP ‘Papa Nez’. Thank you for the great music.

[@jendagesse4524]

He was one of my favorites he will missed so much

[@teresadalton741]

My favorite Monkee since I was a kid watching the shows in repeats. Rest in peace.

[@jacquidickson3400]

A golden voice silenced.RIP Micheal my childhood idol, I loved you my whole life

[@johnglielmi6428]

Mike you'll be missed by all of us: We'll never forget the joy you brought to all of us growing up in the 60's and beyond. great talent and a great loss! R.I.P

[@marwatson7408]

I was 3 years old when the show premiered but during the 70’s they played it after school and I watched it all the time. Mike was my favorite Monkee sorry to hear he passed Rest In Peace. Mickey is now the last surviving member of the group.

[@low8739]

I feel like I lost a family member. I’ve loved The Monkees since the show first came on tv. Mike was one of a kind.

[@v-town1980]

Mike made a great Monkee (that princess episode was so funny), but as a solo artist he really showed his talents. 'Nevada Fighter' is a great place to start if you want to explore his great solo songwriting and singing. God speed, Mike!

[@carolinetinsley3569]

I can't believe we lost Michael yesterday .so hurt to hear the news .i been playing his music all day .i grew up listening to there music .i had a lot of favorite songs he's home now .he will be missed .my thoughts and prayers goes out to his family R.ip now .love you

[@tiffaniaporchiazzo1791]

Michael Nesmith I was so sad and so devastated about this Rip Michael Nesmith ❤️ I will miss you always ❤️

[@laercioramos8637]

RIP Mike! I grew in late 70s watching The Monkees TV show in Brazil. Very funny, a lot of happiness and great songs. We will miss you Mike.

[@mr_two_tone9592]

Rest In Peace Michael Nesmith. Thanks for all the music

[@docadams7099]

We have lost another great performer. I first saw "The Monkees" when it was a Saturday morning/early afternoon staple in reruns. We laughed at their antics and loved their music. Mike Nesmith, Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, and Peter Tork were like friends to me and my family. Sadly, we've now lost Davy, Peter, and Mike. Mike will be missed, as Davy and Peter are missed. I hope Micky is well and staying safe.

[@kylecurry577]

RIP Mike Nesmith...peaceful journey! I grew in the 70s into early 80’s watching “The Monkees” re-runs in San Francisco. A lot of fun & some great songs!

[@Naminski1a]

You mean KOFY TV 20.

[@kylecurry577]

@@Naminski1a yes exactly, KOFY & for a while on KBHK TV Channel 44

[@JoannaCubana]

@@kylecurry577 Same here🌹

[@nikkibest5010]

Channel 44! Yes! We lives about 30 miles east of Sacramento but we still got that channel. As a small child in the 70s, my sister's and I sat for hours watching channel 44.

[@kylecurry577]

@@nikkibest5010 Awesome 👏🏾 those were the days...a time when “ less was more...!”

[@letitbeknown8126]

Rest in peace Mike. Say hi to Davy and Peter for us. Much love and respect to The Monkees❤👍

[@jeffmotsinger8203]

Now I know why I've used the phrase "let us away" since childhood, thank you Mike, you are missed.

[@probablygraham]

Mothers all over the world loved him for making bobble hats "cool" so that they could knit more of them for us 😁 RIP Mike.

[@DavidBDavis-lz7bt]

"Monkee Mayor" is one of my favorites. Loved the song "No Time" and the montage that accompanied it.

[@nitaswett7785]

Love watching the show. Loved all 4 of them.

[@anitakeeler2841]

I still have the ticket on my phone from when I saw Mike Nesmith and Micky Dolenz at the Majestic Theater in Dallas Texas on Thursday April 16th 2020 at 8 pm. I emailed them and let them know how much I really enjoyed getting to see them.

[@CG-xp7nd]

My first crush. He was so mysterious and dark. So sad to see him go . :(

[@ladycairixoxo7910]

What a handsome man if I could go back in time for a day it would be to meet the monkees ❤️

[@nathalie_desrosiers]

I just learned yesterday he died Dec. 10. He was my favorite Monkee. RIP.

[@thesandsie13the2nd]

he was always my favorite monkee

[@Ljordan093]

Mike is my favorite Monkee hands down!

[@davidwalton9189]

Mike was the best Monkee ! Extreme talent !

[@SydneyVR5]

So sad mike is gone, but in that I can keep watching the episodes and listening to his fantastic voice, he will remain just as alive to me now as before. Thank God for modern technology, right? And thank you, Mike, for sharing your talents with us. Your talents were nothing short of a gift. Of all the performers since I first started listening to rock and roll in the sixties, you are my favorite. Rock on in heaven, mike! "Resting in peace" would bore you. Love you forever, Mike nesmith.

[@yourekittenme.]

Thanks to the Monkees for the music & the memories! 💔

[@TheRequiemOfficialReal]

It saddens me and my deepest condolences go out to the Nesmith family and Mickey for losing his brother. My parents introduced my brother and I to the monkees.

[@louisnicolosi1313]

RIP Mike,, Look up there for my Sister.. she loves you...

[@mariemiller1547]

RIP Michael....you will be missed. 💔

[@kathyevans3251]

Thank you for the remembrance. I grew up watching it.

[@gnarlywolfman88]

My favorite. I will miss him, but his talent will forever be remembered.

[@ivanisevossdeoliveiramanda1991]

Adorava os Monkees, agora resta só um!

[@cynthiarowley719]

Such a young cutie, and had a great career after this show. Music Hall of Fame, 4sure!! What a great a princess 😂, "Halp! Halp!"!

[@sem1precious]

RIP Mike 🥰 I loved watching the show as a kid & still love it. Great music. Godspeed 🙏❤️

[@vassa1972]

RIP and my condolences to his family

[@lisaciconte7409]

Rest In Peace, Mike Nesmith! Too bad I never saw The Monkees in concert. I watched reruns of the show, when I was a child.

[@belbal5004]

Maybe we're better with tv & records. Houston the screaming was loud enough to drowned out their music.

[@streetcarjay]

Rest peacefully Mike Nesmith. Forever the Wool Hat.

[@sandraandrews9907]

And don't forget to "save the Texas Prairie Chicken".

[@donnacomoglio6927]

RIP MIKE NESMITH WE LOVE YOU AND YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW YOU AND THE MONKEES 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@patriciailges6213]

I’m heartbroken about the passing of Michael Nesmith. I grew up watching The Monkees when I was 8 years old and I had a crush on all of them, especially Michael lol. That show was so wild and crazy that whenever I watch it now I freak out at how wild and crazy it was lol. Those were some wonderful memories and when someone like this passes away it’s almost like a part of us passes away as well. Enjoy every day as much as possible because life is so precious.

[@paulvece3714]

Well there goes a big piece of my childhood. My cousins, parents, and grandparents all used to rock the fuck out to The Monkees

[@heidifedor]

The fairy tale episode was my favorite.

[@bobdanielson318]

RIP 🙏 ⚰ Mike,Davey, Peter. MISS YOU

[@bobdavis4848]

Yes we do, and Davy's first name had no "e" in it.

[@tc4045]

My Favorite Monkee! RIP Mike!

[@r3tr0actiongamer24]

I loved them as a kid in the mid 80s when the Monkees were on MTV

[@pattibrooks1907]

Rest In Peace Mike . God Bless you dear Mike . Hope you are with Davy and Peter which I know that you are and you are out of pain ! Mike had the same kind of heart issues that Davy had died from I guess ..I bet know Micky must be heart broken and very sad but so are his fans but hes in a much better happier place than here on earth ! I know hes happy and Davy Peter are singing up there with Mike !

[@stardust_memories2260]

Happy birthday Michael, you're missed✨

[@eydie57]

A friend pointed out when I mentioned that when Mike died, there is going to be a huge gap in the greats like Nesmith. We had better be appreciating and cherishing the celebs we grew up with. Micky, who is the last of the Monkees, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Ringo, Neil Diamond, a myriad of those people who made our formative years as magical as they are. Even Prince, George Michael and Tom Petty, who died way before they should have. We aren't replacing those people because there just isn't anyone who is equal to them.

[@eartant]

Damnit....I loved Nez. R.I.P.

[@inmylifeivelovedthemall]

May he Rest in Peace❤

[@Jhihmoac]

I didn't think much of them at first in the TV show, but when they ventured out as a music band later on, I liked them, and saw them a couple of times in concert... RIP Mike Nesmith

[@kathym3530]

Such a great guy ! ❤️

[@lucakat9262]

We'll be watching! Love you Mike! May you RIP. You'll truly be missed!✌❤😢

[@kawasakiwhiptwo5821]

R.I.P. Mike. 😇 Now go and listen to Joanne. A beautiful song. ✌❤

[@susanmccormick6022]

My fav of his.

[@glennpagemusic]

Thank you for all the wonderful music and laughs, Mike. Now ride on, infinite rider, ride on! ❤

[@jillianaprati108]

Will always love Mike!

[@raros5475]

While girls crushed on Davie, I had a big crush on Mike. I vowed to married him when I was 12🙂 Side note, Pleasant Valley Sunday was Peter Torks favorite song. R.I.P., Mike😌

[@susanmccormick6022]

Thanks for that info.Peter was my fav of the band But the others were close behind.

[@flclfan85]

RIP Mike Nesmith, say hi to Davy and Peter for us back here on Earth

[@frankbonini9128]

Godspeed, Michael "Blessed" Nesmith

[@cassiepittman1489]

I love their show. it is so 🤣 and I heard them in concert. I believe it was 1986. Micheal Nesmith is my favorite Monkee 😇R.I.P✌️♥️😍

[@sherriecallahan2691]

R.i.p Mike ur journey will never die fly with the 😇.s we will miss you Monkees all the way!!💕💕