Robert Michael Nesmith was an American singer, songwriter, actor, producer, novelist, businessman, and philanthropist best known as a member of the Monkees and co-star of the TV series The Monkees (1966–1968).
“Different Drum” is one of Nesmith’s songwriting credits (sung by Linda Ronstadt with the Stone Poneys).
Following the Monkees’ disbandment, Nesmith maintained his successful songwriting and playing career, first with the legendary country-rock band the First National Band, with whom he had a top-40 hit with “Joanne,” and later as a solo artist.
He was a 12-string guitar player who performed with the Monkees on a custom-built Gretsch electric guitar and later on several 12-string acoustic variants.
Who was Michael Nesmith’s ex-wife Phyllis Barbour Nesmith?
Mike Nesmith’s first wife was Phyllis Nesmith (of 3). She was his wife before he joined the Monkees (1964-1972) and is the mother of three of his four children.
Mike grew tired of Texas and college, so he, Phyllis, and John London packed their belongings and went to Los Angeles in 1964.
Phyllis is a Political activist, social activist, and successful corporate businesswoman. Phyllis Nesmith Gibson was born Phyllis Anne Barbour.
Mike and Phyllis got married in 1963 and divorced in 1972