Peter Tork, Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith and Micky Dolenz in a scene still from the television series

Mike Nesmith and his green wool hat became synonymous with The Monkees from the series’ first episode in Sept. 1966. The head topper, which Mike wore in his screen test, became such an essential talisman to Mike that it became part of his on-screen persona. However, Mike’s hat has a deeper meaning, and the mysterious story comes directly from his first wife, Phyllis.

Peter Tork, Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith and Micky Dolenz in a scene still from the television series 'The Monkees.'
Peter Tork, Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith and Micky Dolenz in a scene still from the television series ‘The Monkees’ | NBCUniversal via Getty Images

Why did Mike Nesmith wear a wool hat?

Mike Nesmith originally wore a wool hat to his Monkees television audition in 1966. Although the audition was held in California, Nesmith wore the topper to keep his hair from blowing in his face as he rode his motorcycle to the audition, reported MeTV.

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