Mike Nesmith, Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, and Peter Tork standing during The Monkees

The Monkees bassist Peter Tork spent most of his time as a band member singing backup for Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith, and Micky Dolenz. But, when given a chance to sing lead on songs such as “Your Auntie Grizelda” and “Come on In,” Peter’s vocal abilities shone through. However, there was one song on the band’s third album, Headquarters, that Peter regretted not singing lead on. He later admitted, “I should’ve fought to do it.”

Mike Nesmith, Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, and Peter Tork standing during The Monkees' taping.
Mike Nesmith, Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, and Peter Tork | Getty Images/Bettmann

Peter Tork once joked he ‘forgot’ to sing songs outside Monkees tunes 

Peter played the role of the clown on The Monkees television show. However, behind the scenes, he was the most accomplished musician with the most natural abilities in the group, and that was no joke.

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