Peter Tork, member of rock acting quartet The Monkees, has died aged 77. Tork’s death was confirmed on the official Facebook account of the US TV star, who was born in Washington DC in 1942. A statement on the official Facebook page of the star said: “It is with beyond-heavy and broken hearts that we share the devastating news that our friend, mentor, teacher, and amazing soul, Peter Tork, has passed from this world. The series became The Monkees, and Tork was the slightly goofy keyboard and bass player, alongside Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith, and the late English singer Davy Jones. Following The Monkees, Tork worked in collaboration with several musicians including George Harrison, for whom he played banjo.

Source: Irish Examiner February 21, 2019 17:26 UTC