Micky Dolenz paid tribute to his longtime friend and Monkees bandmate Michael Nesmith in a heartfelt statement today.
The statement reads, in full:
I’m heartbroken.
I’ve lost a dear friend and partner.
I’m so grateful that we could spend the last couple of months together doing what we loved best – singing, laughing, and doing shtick.
I’ll miss it all so much. Especially the shtick.
Rest in peace, Nez.
All my love, Mick
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Dolenz, the Monkees‘ drummer and singer who paid tribute to Nesmith on his latest album, Dolenz Sings Nesmith, completed a farewell tour with the singer-guitarist-songwriter just last month.
Nesmith died today of natural causes at his home in Carmel Valley, Ca. He was 78. Former bandmate Peter Tork died in 2019, and singer Davy Jones died in 2012.
Dolenz was joined by other actors, musicians and colleagues remembering Nesmith today. Here’s a sampling:
I’m sorry to hear about Mike Nesmith. The Monkees had some great songs, those were fun days. Love & Mercy to Mike’s family and friends, Brian pic.twitter.com/bqJHBpb7il
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) December 10, 2021
RIP Mike Nesmith. He lives forever in the Underground Garage.
— Stevie Van Zandt (@StevieVanZandt) December 10, 2021
R.I.P. #mikenesmith 😢 pic.twitter.com/jQ3YAfyjAZ
— Carole King (@Carole_King) December 10, 2021
I’m heartbroken.
I’ve lost a dear friend and partner.
I’m so grateful that we could spend the last couple of months together doing what we loved best – singing, laughing, and doing shtick.
I’ll miss it all so much. Especially the shtick.
Rest in peace, Nez.
All my love,
Micky pic.twitter.com/xe8i5jmNgL— Micky Dolenz (@TheMickyDolenz1) December 10, 2021
Peace & love, Mike Nesmith 💔 pic.twitter.com/pskMVUFqkF
— Susanna Hoffs (@SusannaHoffs) December 10, 2021
Rest In Peace Michael Nesmith✌️💔❤️ https://t.co/tuD8WRd7ON
— Maureen McCormick (@MoMcCormick7) December 10, 2021
My first big artistic hero, Mike Nesmith. He’s a big part of who I am. It’s love you bring, no that I can’t deny. With your wings, you helped me learn to fly. Sweet Young Mike Nesmith. pic.twitter.com/10NTUoT2CG
— Penn Jillette (@pennjillette) December 10, 2021
#RIPMikeNesmith. Thank you for The Monkees, Elephant Parts, MTV & REPO MANhttps://t.co/SJDWlru3x6
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) December 10, 2021
Sadden by the news of the death of Mike Nesmith of the Monkees. Arguably, one of the originators of Americana music, he wrote some of their best songs that were albums tracks-and in many peoples opinion helped create MTV. Turned down the offer to run it in the beginning. pic.twitter.com/0SELfmTBxW
— Matt Pinfield (@mattpinfield) December 10, 2021
I am in total shock this morning. I just found out that another musical legend has passed on, Michael Nesmith. His contributions to the Monkees and music were iconic. I offer my condolences to his family, @TheMonkees their fans, and my friend @TheMickyDolenz1
-Stephen 💙 pic.twitter.com/FtczSHgFbA— Stephen Bishop (@BishSongs) December 10, 2021
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