synkrotron Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47319788
James G Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 That's a shame, seemed like a very nice guy
bayoubill Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 RIP Peter. I remember him and the show well. Rest in peace
Leadfoot Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 I used to love watching the Monkees show as a kid. I enjoyed the music too. RIP
urock Posted February 22, 2019 Posted February 22, 2019 R.I.P. Peter. Thank you for the music. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-et-ms-peter-tork-obituary-appreciation-20190221-story.html?fbclid=IwAR2pnAWjb-2G3sqt_9cfk-_nA0NyTKbwAA_J0GpE2MNeUga75UZYEhJJpVU
kitekrazy Posted February 23, 2019 Posted February 23, 2019 Those reruns use to be on MTV and then VH1 until those in charge decided those networks need to have little to do with music. That was a great TV show. Who remembers when Davie was on the Brady Bunch? I think AMT had a model of the Monkeemobile. I was surprised they never made a cartoon of them. I think there's a Behind the Music of them on youtube.
mdiemer Posted February 23, 2019 Posted February 23, 2019 I always wondered who wrote their songs. Some great stuff, like "Last Train To Clarksville," "I'm A Believer," "Pleasant Valley Sunday..." Whoever it was should be in the songwriter's hall of fame.
craigb Posted February 23, 2019 Posted February 23, 2019 (edited) 23 minutes ago, mdiemer said: I always wondered who wrote their songs. Some great stuff, like "Last Train To Clarksville," "I'm A Believer," "Pleasant Valley Sunday..." Whoever it was should be in the songwriter's hall of fame. Well, Neil Diamond IS in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as of 2011... (He wrote "I'm A Believer.") Gerry Goffin and Carole King are in as well ("Pleasant Valley Sunday") I don't believe Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart are though ("Last Train To Clarksville")... Edited February 23, 2019 by craigb 1
kennywtelejazz Posted February 23, 2019 Posted February 23, 2019 (edited) Little girls have their Magic Kingdoms where they are the princess waiting for their prince to show up and I had my Rock and Roll dream .... I wanted out from the ghetto of the Bronx where my child hood sucked big time . I needed something , a dream to hitch my Star on . The Monkeys , the music and the image they portrayed sure beat the idea of joining the circus and having to sweep and clean up Dumbo's turds . ( back then it was run away from home and join the circus ) or ( become a child hobo and ride the trains ) I loved the Monkeys , they were the gateway into a whole wide world of music that was hidden in plain sight just waiting for me to discover it . Later on in life while I was still living in NYC , I met Peter Tork in a laid back social situation .. He was very approachable and he seemed genuinely sincere about giving me the opportunity to let him know I grew up digging his music ... I was glad that happened .. RIP Peter Tork ...you helped make my world a better place . Kenny Edited February 23, 2019 by Kenny Wilson 3
abacab Posted February 23, 2019 Posted February 23, 2019 16 minutes ago, Kenny Wilson said: Later on in life while I was still living in NYC , I met Peter Tork in a laid back social situation .. He was very approachable and he seemed genuinely sincere about giving me the opportunity to let hm know I grew up digging his music ... I was glad that happened .. RIP Peter Tork ...you helped make my world a better place . Kenny Great story Kenny. Nice memory! Thanks for sharing! 1
mdiemer Posted February 24, 2019 Posted February 24, 2019 (edited) They did make the world better. Or, at least were a reflection of a more hopeful time. I know I know, bad stuff was going on then (I was there), but there was just a healthy innocence to most music back then. It was inspiring, it made you feel good. Hopefully, Peter and David are making music again together somewhere. Edited February 24, 2019 by mdiemer addendum 1
kennywtelejazz Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 On 2/23/2019 at 1:08 PM, abacab said: Great story Kenny. Nice memory! Thanks for sharing! Thank you abacab , I'm glad you enjoyed the story . Kenny
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