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 Kathryn Bild?
Kathryn Bild is the second wife of Michael after he divorced his first wife Phyllis. Michael Nesmith and Kathryn Bild had been married for 12 years when they divorced.
They dated for a year after meeting in February 1975 and married on February 29, 1976. On the 26th of August 1988.
Michael and Kathryn divorced after 12 years of marriage. Kathryn is an American songwriter.
