Category Archives: The Monkees

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs GI Bill of Rights 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1944)

1940s, The Monkees, World War II


Video: 'President Roosevelt signs the Servicemen's Readjustment Act as a center serves wa...HD Stock Footage'

(Thursday, June 22, 1944, 11:30 a.m. EWT; during World War II) — U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt today signed the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, more popularly known as the “G.I. Bill of Rights,” providing a range of benefits for returning World War II veterans. Continue reading President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs GI Bill of Rights 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 22 1944) →

Monkees singer and guitarist Michael Nesmith born in Houston, Texas 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1942)

1940s, The Monkees


Video: 'Michael Nesmith Of ‘The Monkees’ Dies | 10 News First'

(Wednesday, December 30, 1942) — American musician, songwriter, and actor Michael Nesmith, best known as the quiet member of the pop rock band the Monkees and co-star of the TV series The Monkees (1966–1968), was born Robert Michael Nesmith today in Houston, Texas. Continue reading Monkees singer and guitarist Michael Nesmith born in Houston, Texas 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 30 1942) →

Former Monkee Davy Jones, 66, dies of sudden massive heart attack 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 29 2012)

2010s, The Monkees


Video: 'Monkees' Davy Jones dies'

(Wednesday, February 29, 2012, morning EST) — English singer, actor and businessman Davy Jones, the heartthrob singer who helped propel the made-for-TV rock band The Monkees to the top of the pop charts as an American version of the Beatles, died today. He was 66. Continue reading Former Monkee Davy Jones, 66, dies of sudden massive heart attack 10 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 29 2012) →

Monkees singer and bassist Peter Tork born in Washington, D.C. 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 13 1942)

1940s, Popular Music 1940s, The Monkees


Video: 'R.I.P Peter Tork (Tribute video)'

(Friday, February 13, 1942) — American musician, composer, and actor Peter Tork, best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist of The Monkees and a co-star of the TV series The Monkees (1966–1968), was born Peter Halsten Thorkelson today at the former Doctors Hospital in Washington, D.C. Continue reading Monkees singer and bassist Peter Tork born in Washington, D.C. 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 13 1942) →

‘Rainy Jane’ by Davy Jones peaks at #52 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Monkees

(Saturday, July 31, 1971) — “Rainy Jane” by former Monkee Davy Jones peaked at #52 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for the first of two weeks, the most successful hit of his solo career. Continue reading ‘Rainy Jane’ by Davy Jones peaks at #52 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 31 1971) →

‘Silver Moon’ by Michael Nesmith & The First National Band peaks at #42 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 9 1971)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Monkees

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(Saturday, January 9, 1971) — “Silver Moon” by former Monkee Michael Nesmith peaked at #42 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week.
Continue reading ‘Silver Moon’ by Michael Nesmith & The First National Band peaks at #42 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 9 1971) →

Michael Nesmith’s ‘Magnetic South’ album debuts at #149 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1970)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Monkees


Video: 'Magnetic South - Michael Nesmith' (11 videos)

(Saturday, October 17, 1970) — Magnetic South, the first solo studio album released (in June 1970) by Michael Nesmith after he left The Monkees, debuted at #149 on today’s Billboard Top LP’s chart. Continue reading Michael Nesmith’s ‘Magnetic South’ album debuts at #149 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 17 1970) →

Ringo Starr releases ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1970)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Beatles 1970s, The Monkees


Video: 'Ringo Starr - Beaucoups of Blues' (first 12 videos constitute original album)

(Friday, September 25, 1970) — Beaucoups of Blues, the second solo studio album by former Beatle Ringo Starr, was released today in the UK (Sep. 28, 1970 in the U.S.). Continue reading Ringo Starr releases ‘Beaucoups of Blues’ album 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 25 1970) →

The Monkees record final 1960s era single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1970)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s, The Monkees


Video: 'Do It in the Name of Love'

(Tuesday, September 22, 1970) — The remaining Monkees, Micky Dolenz and Davy Jones, recorded “Do It in the Name of Love” and “Lady Jane,” the final single produced in the band’s original incarnation, today in New York City. Continue reading The Monkees record final 1960s era single 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 22 1970) →