Peter Tork passed away Thursday morning. I spent the day in shock and heartbroken as a fan. He was a great inspiration to me from the time I was 13. I read Paramahansa Yogananda's "Autobiography of a Yoga", "Stranger in a Strange Land" and many philosophical and spiritual books because of Peter. My partner and I became "water brothers", I studied yoga. I strived to find Peaceful resolutions to conflicts in my life. I even learned to play the banjo. So for those who don't understand ... yes this man affected my life greatly. He was and is a hero to me. In interviews he understood what the Monkees mean to a lot of the fans ... a refuge from the harshness of the world around us. He knew ... he cared. Peter, I will miss you wit and wisdom. I will cherish the gentle sweetness of your soul.

Another great loss....we have learned from all those greats whom have past before us which in my view is the best thing we can leave behind....truth and knowledge to move forward in honor.

Yeah... one of my faves from my childhood. RIP.

RIP.

I knew about this from another site but didn't want to tread on Boni's toes by posting here.

SamtTherapy thank you,You are such a considerate dear. Thank you ... Thank you all. This is one of the few places where I know I can be me and my friends will understand ... And know me. Blessings to all of you!

I read about it in my NY Times Headlines newsletter the other day, and was totally shocked. I too remember the Monkees from when I was younger. RIP Peter.

I was also sad to hear of this! I had a Monkees record as a kid. I think I wore it out.