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I'm very sorry for your loss ♡ and I want to thank you for posting about what's been going on with nez. I've just found your page and I'm floored. please take the best of care today, tomorrow and always ♡

Thank you so much for this lovely message, and for the condolences. It is truly appreciated more than you can ever know. I honestly don’t think I’ve processed everything yet, because it still doesn’t feel real. I can’t even imagine what this must be like for you, having just found NP and learning about what was happening with Nez. 

Over the past few months, I’ve had a lot of anons and people sending in asks mainly about Nez’s former assistant, and I just felt so burned out on everything that it was emotionally draining to even think of answering anything. So my apologies to the folks who haven’t had their questions addressed, but hopefully what I am about to say will help with that. 

As devastated and heartbroken as I’ve felt all day, both those emotions have been outlined by a steadily increasing undercurrent of anger. I never wanted to answer the asks in the NP inbox without being able to completely confirm what was going on. Right now, we may never have that total confirmation, but from what has been said to NP, it appears Melodie was fired near the end of October and abruptly left the Monkees Farewell tour. Subsequently, the following three things occurred:

1. She was not in attendance at the last show of the Farewell Tour at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles. 

2. Micky gave a shoutout to his and Nez's assistants and referred to a woman named Gretchen as being Nez's assistant (no mention of Melodie). 

3. All references to Melodie have allegedly been removed from the Videoranch FB page, from as far back as July (if not farther).

...Most damning, however, is what has happened just recently. First, there was the strange recording that appeared on the Videoranch Facebook, and mere days ago, Melodie went ‘private’ on Twitter. Then there is this, both of which were sent to NP today: 

The top screenshot is of Melodie’s Instagram, on which she changed her profile photo to a picture with Nez. The second screenshot is from her Facebook, of a picture of Nez in the FNB era with the caption “My light xxxx.” And it is the very fact that she would have the unmitigated fucking nerve to post either of these things that is so galling. 

If you are someone who has just been fired from a job where you were accused of elder abuse against your employer, would you post these things? Or would you have to be a psychopath--a cold, remorseless, nasty piece of work who thinks she did nothing wrong--to post these things? There has also been talk of Melodie stealing from Nez/engaging in financial abuse, and no doubt more of this will unfold in the weeks and months ahead as (hopefully) legal proceedings are taken against her. But someone who knows that’s coming would not post these things. Only someone who thinks she’s gotten away with it would. 

So, yes, this is all deeply, deeply fucked up, and most likely only the tip of the iceberg, in terms of all that has happened. I’ve tried to keep folks informed as best I can, but now the only glimmer of consolation is the thought of her misdeeds against Nez finally being brought to light, and her facing actual consequences and punishment for it.  Because Michael Nesmith shouldn’t have gone out like this. Because he deserved better.

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to a real rock and roller, the one we always counted on, thank you for every song and every laugh, robert michael nesmith: 30th dec 1942 - 10th dec 2021.

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“Don’t you understand what that means, when you have that inside of you? What comes out?”

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Several days ago, an inexplicable event occurred on the Videoranch Facebook page. The page began broadcasting live audio, which turned into a clip that ran for 13 minutes. In the clip, Michael Nesmith was heard speaking to a healthcare professional in what sounded like a medical setting. The clip remained up for forty-five minutes before being deleted, leaving those who had heard it concerned and worried. 

In this interview, Micky confirms the nature of what was heard in that recording, which was Nez entering into hospice care: 

“I found out a couple days ago that he was going into hospice,” Dolenz told Rolling Stone a couple hours after the news hit. “I knew what that meant. I had my moment then and I let go. I let go a couple days ago. It’s just good to know that he passed peacefully.”

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i have no words, im truly heartbroken. one of the most underrated musicians from the most underrated band. so sad right now.

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Play the drum a little bit louder, Tell them they can live without her, If they only listen to the band. Listen to the band!

Miss you, Nez.  Say hello to Davy and Peter for us, won’t you?

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Hats off to you Mike❤️

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Thanx for the ride, Nez. 💔😭

Devastated beyond words to report the passing of Michael Nesmith today, at the age of 78. There is nothing else that can possibly be said… 💔 💔

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THIS. IS. HORRIFYING. OMG.

There has to be someone who can get this psycho bitch out of his life!

Another blind item has been posted today, on the same gossip site as last week. This one delves into greater detail, and there seems to be no mistake that this is about Nez…

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We miss you, boys 

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I’m sure many of you have already heard the news about Monkees bassist Peter Tork, and I just wanted to say that I too find it difficult rn but Peter would want us to be happy and celebrate the 77 years he spent here with us. I must admit although the sun shines the world seems a little grayer after losing this sweet man but he is with our little Manchester Cowboy now. I hope your reunion is wonderful! Rest in peace Peter H. Thorkelson, you are greatly missed and loved ���❤❤

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Rest in Peace, Peter x

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thank you for all the laughs, wisdom, and wonderful music, peter h. thorkelson: 13th feb 1942 - 21st feb 2019.

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The tribute to Peter you just posted is BEAUTIFUL. ♥♥♥

thank you so very much! ♥ his life was so bright and beautiful, so i tried my best to capture that even though i feel like i left sooo much out. i really appreciate you saying that; thank you again ♥

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“The point of The Blues, is we’ve all had the blues…” [x]

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Lady’s baby smiles and coos, takes away my lonely blues.

Rest In Peace Peter Tork (13th February 1942 - 21st February 2019)

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❝ ⎯⎯ a better world is needed, i believe anyone can see it. a better world is coming, if we live as we believe. ❞

thank you peter tork. your love, music and smile has changed our world forever. rest in peace.