“Nes is a great songwriter, always has been. You’ve got to credit him; He was writing incredible stuff from the get-go.” - Micky Dolenz Michael Nesmith was a songwriter ahead of his time. He wrote hit after hit for The Monkees and multiple bands – all for his love of music. Here are BILLBOARD’s Top 12 Michael Nesmith songs. Which Monkees tune written by Mike is your favorite? Photos courtesy of GAB Archive, Michael Ochs, Gems/Redferns, NBCU/Getty Images. | The Monkees

Michael Nesmith, Monkees singer-songwriter, dead at 78. 🙏 Read more: https://bit.ly/3dD3lkO | Extra

BREAKING: The Monkees singer and guitarist Michael Nesmith, whose band exploded in popularity in the 1960s, has died, his manager said Friday. Nesmith was born in Houston and grew up in Dallas. https://on.nbcdfw.com/FaHclp7 | NBC DFW