Damn, that is so sad. I always loved 'Pleasant Valley Sunday' though written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. Mike did handle the guitar duties admirably. Rest in power, sir.
@Coach Matt agreed and among my little circle of friends and beyond, there was sometimes talk of Mike being the serious one in The Monkees. I couldn’t tell. Somehow, George Harrison blended with Mr. Spock and Davy Jones blended with Checkov in Star Trek. The Monkees, Star Trek and The Beatles all seemed kind of like one thing for me when I was a child.
@wadcorp that one gave me goosebumps as 14-year-old or 15-year-old. The first time I heard it was within the context of its promo video. It was just such a surprise.
Sad to hear this news. I was a fan of his work, particularly the First National Band. His writing had a kind of whimsical quality that was hard not to warm to. And he was always the coolest Monkee. RIP Mike. My sideburns will be at half mast today.
Damn, that is so sad. I always loved 'Pleasant Valley Sunday' though written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. Mike did handle the guitar duties admirably. Rest in power, sir.
I thought he was the coolest of them all. Enjoyed his music.
“Lucy & Ramona & Sunset Sam…”
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Sad to hear this news. I was a fan of his work, particularly the First National Band. His writing had a kind of whimsical quality that was hard not to warm to. And he was always the coolest Monkee. RIP Mike. My sideburns will be at half mast today.