Michael Nesmith: The laconic Monkee famed for his woolly hat

Michael Nesmith: The laconic Monkee famed for his woolly hat

Mike Nesmith of The Monkees pictured during a press reception for the American band at the Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington, London (PA)

American musician Michael Nesmith, best known as the guitarist in 1960s pop rock group The Monkees, has died at the age of 78.

Along with vocalist Davy Jones, drummer Micky Dolenz and bassist Peter Tork, Nesmith recorded some of the decade’s most enduring songs including I’m A Believer and Daydream Believer.

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