SiriusXM Remembers Monkees Singer and Country-Rock Pioneer Michael Nesmith
Listen to special tributes on SiriusXM channels including VOLUME, Dwight Yoakam and the Bakersfield Beat, and more.
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SiriusXM is sad to report that Monkees singer and guitarist Michael Nesmith — who wrote many of the group’s most popular songs before pioneering country rock with the First National Band — died Friday from natural causes at the age of 78.
Listen to special tributes to Nesmith on SiriusXM during the most recent episode of “Debatable” on VOLUME. Plus, tune in to Dwight Yoakam and the Bakersfield Beat this Saturday to hear two exclusive specials with Nesmith at the times below.
Nesmith’s biggest hits, including those with the Monkees and First National Band, can also be regularly heard on 60 Gold, Outlaw Country, Prime Country, Little Steven’s Underground Garage, and Oldies Party.
Broadcast Schedule
Greater Bakersfield with Mike Nesmith
| December 11 | 12pm and 9pm ET |
| December 12 | 2pm ET |
Greater Bakersfield with Mike Nesmith & Mickey Dolenz
| December 11 | 3pm ET |
| December 12 | 12am and 5pm ET |
