Category: Peter Tork Memorial

Cassette tape sent to Monkees fan by Peter Tork reveals rare backing tracks and live recordings

3/18/2019

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This past weekend, longtime fan Scott Erickson shared a very special item from his personal collection with The Monkees Live Almanac: a cassette tape of music sent to him by none other than Peter Tork.

Scott's story about the tape goes all the way back to the late 1980s when he had the opportunity to interview Peter for a radio show.

"When I was in my teens, I produced a radio show for a local AM station," Scott told the Live Almanac. "In 1989, I contacted Peter's 'people' to get an interview and he agreed. Peter later sent me a cassette containing 3 songs that I could use on the air. He had just finished mixing a live album recorded during his run at The Speakeasy in New York City in 1988. The live songs included on the tape were 'Sea Change,' 'Vagabond John,' and 'Miracle.' The live album was never released.

"Back then I was in the habit of always checking both sides of cassettes to make sure I didn't miss anything. And much to my surprise, there were 2 unused and unreleased backing tracks on the other side for 'Gettin In' and 'Sea Change'. I don't think Peter even knew they were there!"

Scott relayed that very few people have heard this unique tape, so the Live Almanac is honored to be able to share snippets from it in this very special audio sampler. Enjoy, and thanks again Scott!

Don't forget that Peter released official recordings of "Gettin' In" on The Monkees' 1987 album Pool It! as well as his 1994 solo album, Stranger Things Have Happened, which also included "Miracle" and "Sea Change."

(All photos by Michael G. Bush and from the 1989 "Monkees Memories" catalog - click to enlarge)

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A special message from Peter Tork's family and Facebook team

3/9/2019

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At the time of his passing, Peter’s family requested that anyone wishing to make a contribution in his honor, to do so by supporting the scholarship fund at The Institute for The Musical Arts in Massachusetts, a nonprofit that provides young women with music education, music recording, & music community. More info on the IMA can be found here:

The Institute for The Musical Arts in Massachusetts

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The Zilch podcast honors Peter Tork

3/9/2019

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Zilch #133: Celebrate Peter Tork (Part 1)

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Billboard talks to Micky Dolenz

3/9/2019

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Micky Dolenz & Mike Nesmith on Touring After Peter Tork's Death, Future of the Monkees

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Media coverage, tributes, and more: Peter Tork (1942-2019)

3/2/2019

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A Statement from Peter Tork's Family

Monkees.com: R.I.P. Peter Tork

New York Times: Peter Tork, Court Jester of the Monkees, Is Dead at 77

UPI: Monkees stars Michael Nesmith, Micky Dolenz mourn Peter Tork

Washington Post: Peter Tork, endearingly offbeat bassist and singer in the Monkees, dies at 77

Rolling Stone: Monkees Singer and Bassist Peter Tork Dead at 77

Andrew Sandoval pays tribute to Peter Tork

Coco Dolenz and fellow members of The Monkees' band memorialize Peter Tork

Cashbox Canada: Peter Tork More Than Just a Monkee

USA Today: The Monkees' bassist Peter Tork dead at 77

Rolling Stone: Remembering Peter Tork - The Monkees’ Beloved Clown Saint by Rob Sheffield

Texas Prairie Chicken Home Companion Podcast: James Lee Stanley Remembers Peter Tork

Twin Cities Pioneer Press: Peter Tork, lovable Monkee and Carleton College dropout, dies at 77

Stereogum: The Monkees’ Peter Tork Dead At 77

Billboard: The Monkees' Peter Tork Mourned by Brian Wilson, Carole King & More Musical Peers

Yahoo: The Monkees’ Peter Tork dies at age 77

Los Angeles Times: The Monkees’ Peter Tork - A real musician who also played one on TV

Forward: The Secret Jewish History Of Peter Tork

CNN: Peter Tork, Monkees guitarist, dead at 77

UK Daily Mail: 'He slipped away peacefully' - Monkees bassist Peter Tork dies at 77 after being diagnosed with rare tongue cancer 10 years ago

NPR: Peter Tork Of The Monkees Dies At 77

Peter Tork by award-winning artist Bill Sienkiewicz

Irish Times: Peter Tork obituary - folk and blues singer who became a pop sensation

Photos: The Monkees' Peter Tork through the years (1942-2019)

NBC News: Peter Tork of the Monkees dies at 77

Los Angeles Times: Why Peter Tork, the Stealth Monkee, was my favorite

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The Daily Beast: Monkees Singer and Bassist Peter Tork Dies at 77

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Variety: Peter Tork of the Monkees Dies at 77

ABC News: Monkees' lovable bass-guitar player Peter Tork dead at 77

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CNN: Ex-Tiger Beat editor - Peter Tork went from prefab Monkee to real life

Hollywood Reporter: Monkees Bassist Peter Tork Dies at 77

Ultimate Classic Rock: Top 10 Peter Tork Monkees Songs

UPI: Peter Tork, bassist for the Monkees, dead at 77

La Jolla Light: There's a local, San Diego-area angle to The Monkees history; band member Peter Tork dies at age 77

Billboard: Monkees Bassist Peter Tork Dies at 77

Goldmine: Fabulous Flip Sides In Memoriam – Peter Tork

CBS News: Peter Tork, Monkees bass player, has died at 77

Newsday: My Turn - Peter Tork's death took part of my baby boomer childhood

BBC: Peter Tork - Tributes to Monkees musician who has died aged 77

Associated Press: Monkees’ lovable bass-guitar player Peter Tork dead at 77

The Scotsman: Peter Tork, talented musician who helped manufactured band The Monkees transition into a genuine pop group

Pop Culture: Peter Tork, The Monkees Bassist, Cause of Death Revealed by Family

Boston Herald: Peter Tork had talent for Monkees business

Los Angeles Times: Why Peter Tork, the Stealth Monkee, was my favorite

Spin: Hear Car Seat Headrest Cover The Monkees’ “For Pete’s Sake”

Rolling Stone: Hear a Celebration of Peter Tork’s Life and Music

Washington Post: Goodbye, Peter Tork. The Monkees made believers of us all.

The Aquarian: In Memoriam - Peter Tork of The Monkees (1942 – 2019)

Bob Rafelson salutes Peter Tork

New Haven Register: Reflections on a lunch with a Monkee, now departed

Sioux City Journal: Flashback to 1980 - Peter Tork, new Monkees try to freshen old sounds

Minnesota Star Tribune: See Peter Tork's pre-Monkees 1963 yearbook photo from Carleton College

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People: Peter Tork (1942 - 2019)

Hartford Courant: Daydream believer - A Monkees fan grows up

Grammy Museum: In Memoriam - Peter Tork

The Recording Academy: Peter Tork of The Monkees Dies at 77

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Zilch podcast #133: Celebrate Peter Tork (Part 1)

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Texas Prairie Chicken Home Companion podcast remembers Peter Tork

2/26/2019

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MeTV adds "The Monkees" to programming schedule after success of Peter Tork tribute

2/26/2019

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The Monkees Join METV Network Sunday Lineup Following Overwhelming Fan Response To Peter Tork Tribute

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Rolling Stone Music Now podcast honors Peter Tork

2/25/2019

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Hear a Celebration of Peter Tork’s Life and Music

The latest episode of our Rolling Stone Music Now podcast celebrates the life and music of Peter Tork, with previously unheard interview audio and more. Andy Greene and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt to discuss Tork’s place in music history, while also tracing the Monkees’ broader story and making a case for their greatness.

(Screenshot courtesy of Sunshine Factory)

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Washington Post publishes tribute to Peter Tork by Probyn Gregory

2/23/2019

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Goodbye, Peter Tork. The Monkees made believers of us all.

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MeTV set to pay tribute to Peter Tork

2/23/2019

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MeTV pays tribute to Peter Tork with special episodes of "The Monkees" on February 24

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Bob Rafelson salutes Peter Tork

2/23/2019

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(Photo by Henry Diltz)

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Coco Dolenz and fellow members of The Monkees' band memorialize Peter Tork

2/22/2019

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Gemma "Coco" Dolenz (Vocals)

Peter Tork, Gemma Dolenz, and Micky Dolenz at the Troubadour in Hollywood, September 1970)

John Billings (Bass Guitar)

Rich Dart (Drums)

Christian Nesmith (Guitar)

Circe Link (Vocals)

Sandy Gennaro (Drums: 1987, 1996-1997, 2001-2002)

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Photo surfaces of Peter Tork's time at Carleton College in Minnesota

2/22/2019

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See Peter Tork's pre-Monkees 1963 yearbook photo from Carleton College

(Photo courtesy of Carleton College)

Fast forward to :41 of this 1987 appearance by The Monkees on The Sally Jessy Raphael Show to hear Peter quickly, and comically, recall his days at Carleton College:

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Rolling Stone covers the death of Peter Tork

2/22/2019

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Monkees Singer and Bassist Peter Tork Dead at 77 by Andy Greene

Peter Tork: A Lost Tell-All Interview on His Sixties Glory Years by Brian Hiatt

Remembering Peter Tork: The Monkees’ Beloved Clown Saint by Rob Sheffield

Flashback: The Monkees’ Peter Tork Makes a Deal With the Devil by Angie Martoccio

Flashback: The Monkees’ Peter Tork Sings a Gleeful ‘Your Auntie Grizelda’ in 2015 by Angie Martoccio

(Screenshot from RollingStone.com)

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Los Angeles Times honors Peter Tork

2/21/2019

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The Monkees’ Peter Tork: A real musician who also played one on TV

(Screenshot courtesy of The Sunshine Factory)

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Tributes pour in for Peter Tork

2/21/2019

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The Monkees' Peter Tork Mourned by Brian Wilson, Carole King & More Musical Peers

Peter Tork performs during The Monkees' 50th Anniversary Tour in 2016 (Photo by Sherri Hansen)

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Andrew Sandoval pays tribute to Peter Tork

2/21/2019

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Monkees archivist Andrew Sandoval is the author of The Monkees: The Day-by-Day Story of the '60s TV Pop Sensation and has produced The Monkees' concert tours since 2011. Andrew honored Peter Tork today on Facebook:

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Billboard and Ultimate Classic Rock highlight Peter Tork's most memorable Monkees songs

2/21/2019

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Billboard: Peter Tork's 10 Best Monkees Songs

Ultimate Classic Rock: Top 10 Peter Tork Monkees Songs

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Micky Dolenz and Michael Nesmith mourn the loss of Peter Tork

2/21/2019

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(Photo by Henry Diltz)

There are no words right now...heart broken over the loss of my Monkee brother, Peter Tork.

I am heartbroken.

Peter Tork died this AM. I am told he slipped away peacefully. Yet, as I write this my tears are awash, and my heart is broken. Even though I am clinging to the idea that we all continue, the pain that attends these passings has no cure. It's going to be a rough day.

I share with all Monkees fans this change, this "loss," even so.

PT will be a part of me forever. I have said this before -- and now it seems even more apt -- the reason we called it a band is because it was where we all went to play.

A band no more -- and yet the music plays on -- an anthem to all who made the Monkees and the TV show our private -- dare I say "secret" -- playground.

As for Pete, I can only pray his songs reach the heights that can lift us and that our childhood lives forever -- that special sparkle that was the Monkees. I will miss him -- a brother in arms. Take flight my Brother.

Billboard: The Monkees' Surviving Members Mourn Peter Tork's Death

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Peter Tork passes away at 77 (UPDATED)

2/21/2019

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The Monkees Live Almanac is very saddened by today's news that Peter Tork has passed away.

There are no other words at this time but to say thanks, Peter, for all of the great music and memories.

(Photo by Henry Diltz)

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Cassette tape sent to Monkees fan by Peter Tork reveals rare backing tracks and live recordings

A special message from Peter Tork's family and Facebook team

The Zilch podcast honors Peter Tork

Billboard talks to Micky Dolenz

Media coverage, tributes, and more: Peter Tork (1942-2019)

Texas Prairie Chicken Home Companion podcast remembers Peter Tork

MeTV adds "The Monkees" to programming schedule after success of Peter Tork tribute

Rolling Stone Music Now podcast honors Peter Tork

Washington Post publishes tribute to Peter Tork by Probyn Gregory

MeTV set to pay tribute to Peter Tork

Bob Rafelson salutes Peter Tork

Coco Dolenz and fellow members of The Monkees' band memorialize Peter Tork

Gemma "Coco" Dolenz (Vocals)

John Billings (Bass Guitar)

Rich Dart (Drums)

Christian Nesmith (Guitar)

Circe Link (Vocals)

Sandy Gennaro (Drums: 1987, 1996-1997, 2001-2002)

Photo surfaces of Peter Tork's time at Carleton College in Minnesota

Rolling Stone covers the death of Peter Tork

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