Michael Nesmith, the singer-songwriter, author, actor-director and entrepreneur who will likely be best remembered as the wool-hatted, guitar-strumming member of the made-for-television rock band The Monkees, has died at 78 of natural causes. Read more about his life's work here: https://bit.ly/3GA6kqA | Daily Blast LIVE

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

“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