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Peter Tork of the Monkees, Dead at 77 - Our Tribute
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- Опубликовано: 20 фев 2019
- Peter Tork of the Monkees, Dead at 77
He was the oldest member of the band. Just 24 when the Monkees phenomenon started in 1966. Though compared and meant to be in the same lane as the Beatles the Monkees were certainly a different animal but that's not to say they didn't leave an incredible mark on Rock-and-roll.
They set up the Monkees with Tork on bass alongside singer-songwriter Michael Nesmith, played guitar, with drummer Micky Dolenz and Davy Jones on lead vocals. The latter two were presented up front as lead singers even though all of them sang.
He was born Peter Halsten Thorkelson Feb. 13, 1942, in Washington, D.C... Both of his parents were folk music fans and bought him both a guitar and banjo when he was just a kid so Tork, however, was a musician long before the Monkees. He also played the piano. Before his fame, Tork played in coffee shops in New York City with the shortened last name of Tork.
Even though in the beginning they didn't write or play on their own songs outside the vocals. On their debut album simply titled “The Monkees' from October 1966 the group as a whole never play together with the exception of two tracks written and/or co-written by Michael Nesmith where Tork also plays guitar. Tork told CBS news that producer Don Kirshner, discouraged the band to even be in the studio during the recording leaving most of it to studio musicians like the wrecking crew.
In spite of that or maybe because of it the Monkees soared. Their likeability on TV was huge. That show only last 2 seasons from 1966 to 1968 but there was a hunger for that Beatle-like hijinks that was inspired by the Fab fours “A Hard Day’s Night” and “Help!,” Tork was the silly on - a self-professed dummy on the show which was an act but a lovable one at that. He always had that confused smile when he didn't get what was happening in the room. He once told the New York Times the emotional age of the Monkees was 13.
They had over 10 Top 40 hits including, “(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone” and “A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You' from 1966, "Pleasant Valley Sunday" the following year and their #1 hits 1966's "Last Train to Clarksville,” and Neil Diamond's “I'm a Believer” plus “Daydream Believer” in 67.
In 2016, while touring with the Monkees Tork told the Telegraph, “This is not a band. It’s an entertainment operation whose function is Monkees music, It took me a while to get to grips with that but what great music it turned out to be! And what a wild and wonderful trip it has taken us on!”
Tork was involved with many Monkees reunions. When Jones died in 2012 Nesmith who was usually hesitant to rejoin got back into the fold for their 50th-anniversary tour.
Tork's death was announced originally on the band Facebook book page. He was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer that affected his tongue in 2009. - by John Beaudin
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I don't care what anybody says. Peter tork and the Monkees rocked the sixties better than any other American band. Regardless of how they were formed. They stayed true to who they were they gave us countless hours of joy and love
Geez, you’re out of your mind
The Monkees belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. So what if they were a TV band. They had more fans, were more iconic, outsold and had more hits than most acts that are already in the Hall.
I think you've managed to set the bar very low for the Hall of Fame.
You miss the point, George. As Torkee was quoted, they WEREN'T a band..they were an entertainment operation! None of them were accomplished musicians. Mike wrote a couple decent songs and Micky and, to a lesser degree, Davy could sing..but HALL OF FAME?? Get TF out of here.
Jann rules...ugh. I agree with you.
I am CRUSHED right now. Absolutely DEVASTATED! I turned 42yrs old the day after Peters 77th birthday. I was introduced to The Monkees at the age of 8yrs by my father watching re-runs. I was hooked immediately and have been a proud "Monkee Junkee" for 34 years. I'm so very thankful that I was able to see them in concert before even the passing of Davy Jones. R.I.P Peter Tork and my heart goes out to his family and to all those who loved him
Same. I'm close to your age, and watched the Monkees reruns on Nickelodeon in the mid/late 1980s.
Peter Tork was visably aging the last few years. You could hear it in his voice where he started to sound like an old man. Its shocking as you grow over 60 like me and remember these guys in their prime and its like overnight and these people are elderly. Time is a tricky thing and young people have no idea how fast it goes.
His voice changed because of the tongue surgery
Damn, how very true. I'm also in that age group. We're losing way too many good ppl. I noticed Peter was rapidly aging...never dreamed it was cancer tho. He'll be missed.
*FWIW:* It's been 50 years since Woodstock... Us Boomers are steadily becoming either Stardust or Fertilizer, (depending on your outlook)... LOL O =
I agree...the Monkees are forever frozen in our memories as young...when I saw them in the 90s on tour, I genuinely thought Mickey Dolenz was going to sing "we're the old generation..and we've got something to say"....of course he didn't...I was very shocked at Davey Jones's passing as he just was so youthful looking....and yes, when did we get old all of a sudden?
Dear Vince,
Try living it.
Peter lived near me. We talked once or twice and he helped me out with a personal issue. Thanks for your support and God bless! You'll be missed.
Thank you for recognizing this incredible talent. He'll be sorely missed.
The old rockers are dieing off, this is making me feel old. RIP
The ones you love,pass.The ones you can do without go on for ever.Miss u Davy,Peter ❤️ & Mike.
Ouch! Yet another hit, right in the childhood. This getting old stuff is for the birds. My grandma used to say the worst part of aging is watching everything you loved die. She wasn't kidding. I'll admit it, a tear or three comes when my faves die, and Peter got three. RIP.
RIP. I'm old enough that I watched the Monkees every Saturday, loved the show!
Peter Tork played eight different instruments, and he played them all well. He was by far the best musician in the Monkees. RIP Peter, you will be missed.
@jasona9 I’m the biggest Nesmith fan and he himself said in Rolling Stone after Davy passed that “Peter is a better musician than me by an order of magnitude.”
If I recall properly bass was his least favourite instrument
Peter was a great musician & actor, very talented, rest in peace eternally in Heaven
RIP Pete! As a child of the 60's I can honestly say, you were my first crush! I defied my parent's rule about not leaving the supper table until everyone was finished. I had to watch the Monkees.
Yes, 7:30 on Monday nights. I would usually stay for dinner at my friend's house that night so we could watch the show together. Her family had one of those big color TV/stereo combo units (which, at that time, cost a small fortune, but today wouldn't even scratch the surface of the price for a new IPhone), and it was quite the treat watching them in color, as my family could only afford a black and white set. Used to bring my Monkees albums over to her house to play them on that stereo unit. The best times for two 11 year old girls who were just crazy about the Monkees. My heart is broken today, as it was 7 years ago when Davy died, as another part of my 60's childhood (which was THE BEST) is, again, gone.
RIP Peter Tork you were well loved by many young boys and girls in the 1960's. I certainly loved the Monkees.
RIP Peter Tork...You will be missed! I still listen to the Monkees, have always loved them. As a kid I was glued to their TV show...Sad that he's passed, poor guy, looks like he suffered for years from a rare form of cancer...
I love you guys
Rest in PEACE 🔩🙏
Peter and the rest of the band the Monkees were a real group of singers and musicians that have gotten a bad rap. I remember watching their show on TV and liking their music. "Headquarters" came out and was climbing the charts and was headed for best LP of the year, bur the Beatles came out with Sgt Pepper and the rest is history. Pete, and Davey are gone but the memory of them will live on in their music. Thanks guys for the music.
No, jack, they were not a real group. Peter even said so..if you paid attention.
They actually had an album ranked # 1 on Billboard ahead of the Beatles ranked # 2. Only for one month but that was still amazing. Great songs. I'm going to listen to some but it will probably make me cry. Not ashamed of that.
So many of late...my childhood and adolescent years are dying away rapidly. RIP Peter...It was a lot of fun...while it lasted...The clock stops for no one...sigh...
Peter Tork will be missed. He was making great music right up until final years of his life.
Lol
I met him while hitch hiking in the bay area. He seemed to be a real nice fellow. RIP Peter Tork.
they were part of my childhood,whether you consider them a real band or not is insignificant,they made a lot of people smile😊, RIP Peter Tork 🙏
How can anyone not love The Monkees as a group but also individually, too? Peter - so talented, friendly, able to laugh a lot, a good actor - convincing as "the dumb one" of the band, yet probably the smartest one in the band. Check out his Shoe Suede Blues Band = excellent. I saw him in concert. He said, "Take all the videos and pictures you want and be sure to post them on youtube so they will be there when I'm gone".....RIP Peter. You will be missed. Send our love to Davy. ♡
Awwww so Peter. I wish I could've met him.
Nothing quite reminds us of our own mortality as the passing of our entertainment "idols" from our childhood. I had a friend growing up who was the worlds biggest Monkee fan as a kid, had everything possible with a Monkee logo for a kid to get in a small midwestern town. He died just a few hours after Davy which was both sad and somehow fitting. It's good to hear others of my age group talking about growing up with their music and lighthearted attitude.
Nice tribute. I always learn something here.
Nice last name.
I am saden by the news of Peter Tork passing. I have been a fan of The Monkees since I was 14 yrs old. I remember watching every show on Mondays at 7:00 pm on channel NBC-4 never missed a single show not even the reruns. My friend and I used to write fan letters to Tiger Beat magazine. I had posters of The Monkees all over my bedroom walls(with DAVY JONES being my favorite) . I had also bought every single record they made. Finally seeing them in concert. I will miss Peter Tork a lot.R.l.P. Peter.
I loved the MONKEES. They are all great people. Rest in Peace.
I saw Davy Jones at the Wolfs Den a year before he passed away. He looked great on stage along with his daughter. A few years later Saw The Monkees, Micky and Peter. Sounded great. Later on after the show i met Micky at the bar Americana. We chatted for 10 minutes and said thanks for the music and memories . Peter RIP. I'm 70 now, lived through all the good music that was created in the 60's and early 70's. dam , there all leaving the stage ! Maybe someday we will meet you all again...
One of my favorite bands. So Sad
Today I turned 60, I was 7 years old when The Monkees appeared, they made my childhood happy, beautiful memories with my parents and brothers. I will never forget summers on the beach and Christmas listening to them. Songs like Shades of Gray and Some time in the morning will forever be in my memory of a beautiful and lovely time,Thanks Peter.
RIP Peter. One of my favorite childhood shows. Lighthearted and silly. Just what a young girl could relate to.
The surviving Monkees and Beatles members should form a band Call them The Beakees (first half of Beatles and last half of Monkees). Micky on vocals, Ringo on drums, Paul on bass and Mike on guitar.
Im 60 now. The Monkees tv show was a lot of fun back in the day. Slapstick comedy. RIP Peter...
Do I have to do this all over again? RIP Peter.
It's so sad. First Dave, now him. I know we all gonna die, but to certain people I wish it would never happen. God be with you. And thank you for the joy and music you gave us.😥
I remember them very well but I watched the reruns of them in the 70's I was very young and I would always sing to their songs and enjoyed their sense of humor my mom the one who got me started watching them , God bless to Davy Jones and now Peter Tork may they rest in peace, I am 47 I hate seeing people that I loved or enjoying watching or listening to they are dying off dropping like flies I hate getting old God bless the dead ❗️😥😟🎹📺✝️
The world of rock 'n' roll has lost a true music icon. I watched "Hey, hey we're the Monkees" religiously every Saturday morning. May Peter's family and friends be blessed in their time of loss. RIP Peter.
“A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You” was also written by Neil Diamond. Compare it to his early Bang hits, and it’s obvious.
Thanks for remembering Tork. Your work is most appreciated!
Peter was a very talented musician I wish I had met him personally. He will be remembered & missed I'm sure ., Monkees fans around will feel this deeply. RIP Peter
I ALWAYS loved Peter the best I was in Kindergarten. I LOVED BOTH THE MONKEES AND THE BEATLES
I have so many Monkees songs on my phone and love them. I consider Micky Dolenz to be one of the best pop vocalists ever. They were a great group of characters. RIP Peter Tork.
He always played the slapstick one. Peter had a beautiful voice and was quite an asset to the monkees. We will miss him but he is at peace now
Goodbye Peter. Thank you for all the good music and memories.
Dear lovable,funny,multi-talented Peter. Shocked &saddened to hear of his passing. Had to play my favorite song Shades of Gray(crying as I write this) with Davy & Peter. A song so ahead off it's time,poignant & now so sad. A piece of my childhood,now a dear memory. Say hello to the Manchester Cowboy when you see him for me.
OMG so sad- loved him & the Monkees! Part of my childhood gone.Rip Peter & Davey! Love you guys forever!
i wish people in the media would stop saying DEAD when reporting on celebrities we lose. can't you say passed away, or left this world? anything but DEAD. it sounds so cold. i can see it for someone like manson or bin laden,but peter was a gentle soul whose passing should be treated as such. that said, goodbye sweet hippy of my childhood. you made this life a little more bearable for me and so many others. rest in peace peter. tell davy we miss him too.
Agreed. I never use the word. It's too harsh
RIP Peter thanks for the memories and great music , I never missed an episode of The Monkees ahhh the 60s what a blast!
Peter my dear Peter...you are missed by me and thousands perhaps MILLIONS of others. "For Pete's Sake" "Can You Dig It?" "Lady's Baby"
"Your Auntie Grizelda"
I was 6 when the Monkees show came on. I have great memories of sitting in the living room with my Dad. I don't know if my Dad was ever a fan but we always watched the Monkees and Batman and Combat. I was never a fan of Combat but I loved being with my Dad. TV shows like the Monkees are a part of my youth.
I listened to Shades of Grey yesterday...still one of the most beautiful ballads ever. Soar free blessed spirit and tell Davy we miss him too
I loved that show! Rest in Peace, Peter.
I’m 38 now but 20 years ago I was a big Monkees fan, i used to watch their tv program on the Nickelodeon channel here in the U.K. I still love their music. Peter was always my favourite 😢
there goes another peice of my past.....i was 13 years old when they came into my life. My first loves!!! RIP peter....love you xxx
I was a 7 year old when there show came on TV
I remember when I went up to the local record store to buy their albums. I was in grade school at the time. I still have them.
I count myself so lucky to have seen him and Micky Dolenz here in Dallas. I almost didn't get to.
Rock n' Roll Heaven's hell of a band just got a new bass player. Rest in peace Peter.
@sailor barsoom...are a REALLY good one!
Peter was great on the show and a talented musician (as most Monkee fans know both he and Nesmith were the true musicians of the group). Although I have no respect for the sham institution known as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame , the Monkees should have been voted in there awhile back. They were certainly hugely influential to a lot of people regardless of the band's origin.
Rest in peace Pete you and Davey are together in heaven God bless you both and your families
Peter Tork is on that Last Train to Clarksville meeting Davy Jones at the station
Another great music person from my generation is gone. Rip
He and Davy lived to see their senior years. Although it is sad to lose such talented artists.
I actually saw Peter Tork when he was doing small shows in bars. I grew up watching the Monkees. He was a humble and very funny guy, who could laugh at himself and laugh with others. God bless family, friends, and fans. We will miss him and see him when we get to heaven.
RIP damn I love the Monkees. These next 10 years will be hard for fans of music all around.
So many legends will probably not be here anymore, but you know the music will live on forever! ☺
Jesse Diaz
Totally agree with your comments.
The legends are leaving us, and we are soon to join them.
Daydream believers all of us.
It was a great time to be alive.
The prefab four as some of the critics used to call the Monkees. I watched the show when it first came on in 1966, and I enjoyed it very much. It was good, lighthearted fun. At the time I didn't know whether any of the members were legitimate musicians, but I didn't care. I did know that other artists wrote some - if not all - their hit songs. They were entertaining and now the second member of the group has died. R.I.P. Peter Tork.
No.."prefab four" is what Eric Idle and Neil Innes called The Rutles in "All You Need Is Cash".
@@chipgaasche4933 The Rutles rock!
I enjoyed the Monkees Rest in Peace Mr.Tork.
The Monkees are awesome! As a teenager, I watched each show and bought all their albums, but didn't get to see them perform live until decades later, after Davey died, unfortunately. It was a great concert, attended by fans of all ages, and made even more festive by the fact that Mickey, Mike and Peter played in a theatre in the Chicago area on the evening of the day the Chicago Cubs finally won the World Series for the first time since 1908. The guys sounded just like they did in the old days.
He was the one I liked. I remember seeing him at the Vancouver airport. He was wearing a touque. Rest in peace peter.
Sung all there songs in the late 60's i was taking Guitar lesson after school i was 12... I could play Im not your stepping stone and im believer not miss a beat ... RIP And thank you ...
Interesting juncture--- in 2004, I was living on a sailboat docked at Marina del Rey CA, and decided to walk up to the nearest restaurant/ lounge with live music.
Turns out the band was one Peter played guitar in , locally.
After their first break,I went up and shook Pete's hand and chatted for a minute. Very humble, down-to- earth gentleman.What an iconic " happenstance" of a blessing.lol.
The fact that I'd actually meet one of those Monkees I listened to as child..😌..awesome.
God rest his soul!
Thank u Peter Tork for your contribution in the Monkees .
Rest in peace Peter. You were my favorite Monkee! You are now reunited with Davey! Rock on with the angels. ❤❤
Speaking for myself, it is not so much who wrote the lyrics or even the melody, it is who got the songs on the radio and into our hearts. Peter Tork and the Momkees!
I loved the Monkees as a kid and Peter was my favourite. RIP Peter. Thank you for all the laughs.
Still have their albums! I had a huge crush on Peter! I loved the group!
I met Peter when he played with his band several years ago at a small club called "The Bamboo Room". He was so generous with his time and that night, he played Guitar, Banjo, Keyboards, etc. and played them well. RIP Peter Tork
No..not well, Scott. Sorry.
The Monkees was the first concert I ever attended. I was 10 yrs old. It was in Public Hall in Cleveland. I adored the concert and their TV show. R.I.P Peter xoxoxo thank you!
may god BLESS you. the band and show were a huge part of my childhood. RIP.
piece on your final journey Pete . thanks for the great times. GOODBYE OLD FRIEND
My first love. I know and enjoy all their music. Great memories.
Their spirits live on, I will get to meet them. God bless those who love and miss them.
Oh man!!! This is sooo sad. I remember watching their show. I never missed it. I hope that Peter and Davey met up right away. Have to keep telling myself that we are all getting older and one by one the really cool guys from the really good bands are dying off. We might have a few people out there that can make music but not many good ones. Thank God we lived in the best of times. ✌🏻❤
Thank you Peter for making your mark on my childhood with your fellow Monkees- you guys were great !!
The Monkees Saturday morning TV show was alot of fun to watch.
Rest in Peace Peter!
I had such a crush on you. I'm sorry to hear of your passing.
Sincere sympathy to his family at this sad time. 💞
Me too! I guess I was just about 9 to 10 back then!
God bless you Pete. I grew up with you my life is nearing the end. When the greats are gone I will move on. God bless!
I loved the Monkees! We watched their shows, listened to their music! Thank you Monkees for being in our lives and being part of my life!! Rest in peace Peter! 💖
R. I. P. Peter Tork you and Davey Jones are still a believer in heaven
Davy and Peter are reunited ♡ rest in peace.
Not if you believe in buddhism
RIP Peter Tork. Thank you for all the wonderful music, and laughter. 😢
Just now learning of this. Another sad day for what has been, if not my favorite band, at least one I've listened to more than any other I do believe. RIP Peter.
RIP Peter Tork, and thank you for all the memories ! You will not be forgotten !
I've listened to them since I was three...saw him twice in concerts; the late 80s I knew he was old but it's still a shock...rest in peace Pete
Rest in peace Peter, I loved the Monkees! They were a big part of my childhood growing up
RIP Peter Tork. Your music brought me a lot of great childhood memories 😭😭😭🥰
Loved the Monkees in their day and the series
Thank you for helping to make my childhood fun and enjoyable. RIP, Peter.
Rest In Peace Peter
Thanks for the tribute
Rest in peace Peter, I loved watching the Monkees when I was a kid:)
It's sad he has passed. The one concert I never got to see. My sister and I had tickets to see the Monkees in 66 in Milwaukee but it was cancelled due to the segregated riots. Peter was my sisters favorite and Davy was mine. Now they're both gone. R.I.P Peter, you gave us great music and fun and love. He'll be missed.
Wow! I'm from Milwaukee, & remember that like it was yesterday! My aunt was going to take me to see The Monkees, but the "riots" as we called them back then, happened. I was heartbroken. I got to see them many years later, at the State Fair. Minus Michael, of course. I missed seeing him, but seeing my favorite guy Davy was worth it. It's hard to believe Davy & Peter are gone. It sucks getting older. May they rest in peace. 💔💔😭😭😞😞👼👼 Blessings to you & your sister.
Rest in peace Peter, no more pain now you are free from cancer. My sympathy to his friends and relatives. I met him some years ago. He chatted easily and signed. Thank you for that special memory.
I was on here looking up their music when it popped up that he passed. I´m so struck by the news. RIP Peter. So sad.
RIP Peter. You were never given the credit you deserved but those who knew the real truth admired the hell out of you. As the Righteous Brothers sang...........If theres a Rock and Roll Heaven then I know they got one Hell of a band, and another member joins them now.
I was shocked by this news.Peter was my fave. I fell in love with his childlike smile.He could play many musical instruments.
RIP Peter.
Awww! Peter- R.I.P
I loved you when I was 11! I still remember ALL the songs & had ALL the albums!
Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened. -- dr. suess