Mike Nesmith
Ben Gibbard Honors Michael Nesmith With Livestream Tribute
Michael Nesmith passed away yesterday at the age of 78, and while musicians flooded social media to pay tribute to the Monkees star, Ben Gibbard took a different approach. The Death Cab For Cutie frontman hosted an impromptu livestream on Instagram to play some of his favorite songs written by (or for) Nesmith. “Mike Nesmith passed today and I feel completely gutted. I also feel so fortunate to have called him a friend,” he captioned the most. “I believe the best way to mourn the loss of a musician is to play their music. When we do so we keep the beauty of their spirit alive in our hearts. With that said, please enjoy this selection of some of my favorite Nez songs.” “Rest In Peace, Papa Nez,” he concluded his message. “I am so grateful to have known you.” Wearing a blue beanie in honor o...
