Monkees Singer-songwriter Michael Nesmith dies aged 78 – NBC Chicago

Monkees singer and guitarist Michael Nesmith, whose band was popular in the 1960s, has died, his manager said Friday.

“It is with profound sadness that I mark the passing of Michael Nesmith. We have shared many travels and projects together over the course of 30 years, culminating in the Monkees farewell tour which was only on a few weeks ago”, Andrew Sandoval say on Twitter.

The Monkees rose to fame after the group of four participated in a TV show about rock and roll music.

The band’s hits include “Daydream Believer” and “Vallerie.”

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