Michael Nesmith

Date of Birth: December 30, 1942

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Date of Death: November 10, 2021

Biography

Michael Nesmith was an American musician, songwriter, actor, producer, and novelist, best known as a member of the iconic 1960s pop-rock band, The Monkees. Born Robert Michael Nesmith in Houston, Texas, Nesmith’s career spanned several decades and encompassed a variety of creative pursuits. As a member of The Monkees, he contributed to the band’s success both as a performer and as a songwriter, penning hits like “Mary, Mary,” “Listen to the Band,” and “The Girl I Knew Somewhere.” Beyond his work with The Monkees, Nesmith had a successful solo career and was a pioneer in the music video industry, founding the multimedia company Pacific Arts. Nesmith’s work earned him numerous accolades, and he is remembered as a significant figure in the evolution of modern entertainment.

5 Interesting Facts about Michael Nesmith

1. Michael Nesmith’s mother, Bette Nesmith Graham, invented Liquid Paper, a correction fluid, and built a multimillion-dollar enterprise from it.

2. Nesmith won the first-ever Grammy Award for Video of the Year in 1982 for his hour-long television show “Elephant Parts.”

3. He wrote the song “Different Drum,” which became a hit for Linda Ronstadt and the Stone Poneys.

4. Nesmith was one of the first musicians to recognize the potential of music videos and created the television show “PopClips,” which eventually inspired the creation of MTV.

5. He was an executive producer for the cult classic film “Repo Man” (1984).

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Michael Nesmith

1. “Behind every dark cloud, there’s usually rain.”

2. “Some people think that the word ‘Nashville’ stands for country music. But for me, Nashville was a place where I could find the best musicians, the best studios, and the best engineers.”

3. “It’s important to be able to look in the mirror and like the person you see.”

4. “Work is its own reward, but I would be crazy not to want more money.”

5. “Success is only a measure of how well you can compete with what you used to call your dreams.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At his peak, Michael Nesmith’s net worth was estimated to be around $50 million, largely due to his inheritance from his mother’s Liquid Paper fortune and his successful career in music and multimedia.