Did The Monkees all get along?

Some classic rock bands were famously volatile — and The Monkees were volatile in some ways. According to rumor, band members Davy Jones and Mike Nesmith did not get along. Here’s what Nesmith had to say on the subject.

Did John Lennon like The Monkees?

In 1967, during a tour of the United Kingdom, the Monkees met the Beatles, and John Lennon stated he was a fan of the group and proclaimed them “the greatest comedy team since the Marx Brothers”.

What did Jack Nicholson have to do with The Monkees?

Jack Nicholson co-wrote and co-produced The Monkees’ 1968 feature film, Head. In an interview with Mojo magazine in 2002, Bob Rafelson (one half of Raybert Productions that created The Monkees television series and who co-wrote, co-produced, and directed Head), said Nicholson remains a great fan of the film.

Did The Monkees do drugs?

… As for drugs, erm, well…they all did drugs, in the ’60s and beyond. Micky also wrote in his book about how much pot he smoked in the ’70s, and Peter went into slightly harder drug territory and actually did cocaine briefly (but he got completely clean and quit all drugs and drinking around 1980/1981).

How old is Michael Nesmith from the Monkees?

78 years (1942–2021)
Michael Nesmith/Age at death

How much did Mike Nesmith inherit?

Legacy. Her only son, musician Michael Nesmith (best known as a member of The Monkees), inherited half of his mother’s estate of over $50 million.

Did Davy Jones of the Monkees died?

February 29, 2012
Davy Jones/Date of death

What was the first movie The Monkees made together?

After The Monkees was canceled in February 1968, Rafelson directed the four Monkees in a feature film, Head. Schneider was executive producer, and the project was co-written and co-produced by Bob Rafelson with a then relatively unknown Jack Nicholson.

Who were the original members of the Monkees?

The Monkees in 1966. The Monkees are an American rock and pop band originally active between 1966 and 1971, with reunion albums and tours in the decades that followed. Their original line-up consisted of the American actor/musicians Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork with English actor/singer Davy Jones.

What happened to the Monkees after they broke up?

Following the television show’s cancellation in 1968, the Monkees continued to record music until 1971, after which the group broke up. A revival of interest in the television show came in 1986, which led to a series of reunion tours and new records.

What was the last recording session of the Monkees?

September 22, 1970 marked the final recording session by the Monkees in their original incarnation, when Jones and Dolenz recorded “Do It in the Name of Love” and “Lady Jane”.