And the Hits Just Keep On Comin’. Michael Nesmith titled his 1972 RCA album ironically – when it “bubbled under” the Billboard 200 at No. 208, it actually bested its predecessor by three slots – but the LP did feature the former and future Monkee’s rendition of one major favorite, “Different Drum.” The 1965 tune became an enduring hit for the Stone Poneys featuring Linda Ronstadt in 1967, establishing Nesmith outside of The Monkees. Since 1968, he’s released 16 albums. Now, 12 of them – every album from 1970-1994 including the compilation…
Different Drum: Michael Nesmith’s First National Band Releases Live Album On 7a Records
Before embarking with Micky Dolenz on the acclaimed, currently-playing The Monkees Present: The Mike & Micky Show, Michael Nesmith staged another remarkable event earlier this year. For five performances only in January, Nesmith reformed his pioneering country-rock group, The First National Band. The FNB didn’t venture out of California, but the sold-out concerts attracted worldwide attention. Now, everyone will have a chance to hear what they missed when 7a Records – the label dedicated to all things Monkees – issues Michael Nesmith and The First National Band Redux Live at the Troubadour…
