Micky Dolenz: I am in a state of shock; Davy and I grew up together and shared in the unique success of what became The Monkees phenomena. The time we worked together and had together is something I’ll never forget. He was the brother I never had and this leaves a gigantic hole in my [...]
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Davy Jones, 1945-2012: The Guys React
February 29, 2012Peter Tork, Septuagenarian
February 13, 2012You read that right – Our Man Thorkelson hits the big 7-0 today! Very happy birthday wishes to the first Monkee to hit his seventies (as opposed to hitting the ’70s… see the above pic for that) and let’s hope hope that Pete and his younger compadres do it all over again in ’12, because [...]
Bye Bye Baby Bye Bye
July 12, 2009Our Man Thorkelson, the Monkees’ (and BTRNR’s) own Jedi-esque sage, weighs in on Michael Jackson’s death in today’s Hartford Courant with his usual blend of empathy and experience. Check it out. Don’t miss Peter’s thoughts on his battle with adenoid cycstic carcinoma, either. Here’s to a speedy recovery for Pete. Lost in the aftermath of [...]
How many times do I have to make this climb?
June 11, 2009And the cavalcade of shitty news continues: Our Man Thorkelson’s cancer is back. Send some good vibes Pete’s way and in the meantime, dig some hot banjo action from Phoenix in early ’67.
For Pete’s Sake
March 3, 2009Best wishes for a speedy recovery to Our Man Thorkelson! March 3 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Therra Cathryn Gwyn GwynCo Arts 1960′s POP STAR FORMER MONKEE PETER TORK ANNOUNCES HE HAS CANCER Peter Tork, former member of the hugely popular 60′s pop group The Monkees and current bandleader of blues-rock band Shoe Suede Blues [...]
