Michael was completely honest about his feelings, which I respect. Despite them not being close, Peter Tork was part of his life for 50 years; which meant when Peter died, a large part of Mike's past life died with him.

Brotherly love doesn’t mean you have to like each other.

Like two brothers who aren't speaking to each other for years... there's still love between them.

That's called RESPECT. It hurts his heart .

This cuts off too soon but Micky says to the interviewer "Do you have siblings?" When she says yes Micky says "Need I say more?". For better or worse the Monkees were brothers. They may not have always liked each other but at the end of the day they did love each other.

Good on Mike for telling it how it was and being human. ❤

I met peter Tork in A small club in Massachusetts.He was performing with his blues band he sat at a table for a few minutes talked and signed autographs.He is the sweetest most kind man.I've known

That is a true brotherly love. Im 68. I belonged to the Monkees fan Club. I think its a horrible way that Hollywood treated those very talented men. They brought such happiness in my young childhood.

Some brothers never get along. But, they are still brothers.

For 2 people who didn't get along, Mike deep down loved Peter

With age comes wisdom..And the heart softens..

They were all part of something really special. They meant a lot to millions of fans. I will always remember them in my younger years. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!

I met Nez after a show in SF at the Great American Music Hall. People paid for a meet and greet and I just waited outside hoping to get a chance to say hello and get a guitar signed. Nez was the nicest guy you could ever imagine. He said "hey yeah I saw you in the front there during the show. Thanks for coming to the show" We chatted for about 5 min. He took the time to ask me questions and I had questions for him.We talked about his gear, Pontiac GTOs . A few different subjects. He could have just brushed me off as someone who didn't pay for meet and greet time ,but no. I can't even convey what a wonderful moment in time that was for me. I grew up watching the Monkees. Mike was always my favorite. Getting a chance to meet him as an adult and have him be such a great person to just another fan meant the world at that moment. His legacy is well deserved. R.I.P Mike.

I loved those guys, Mickey Dolenz is the only one left ! RIP to the three who are no longer with us ! Thank you for the memories, all four of you.

Despite our best efforts to the contrary, we cannot prevent our hearts from loving, 😢

Still had enough respect for him as a human being to mourn his passing. That's grace .

Peter was one of the kindest men I ever had the pleasure to call a friend. He was a free spirit and upbeat through his illness with such a strong will for life and peace.

In 60 years old. Not many people who have passed on bothered me as nuch as Davey , Peter and Mike. For their music and tv show , they are special to me. 😢

So many people don't realize that liking someone and loving someone are not the same thing.

Peter was such a gentle soul. R.I.P.

He never liked him but he loved him.

Not easy to be honest after someone dies. But Mike showing raw emotions 100% real. A real man.

Honestly, you four men, made more people happy, more people smile, I am old now, and some of best memories, was watching the Monkees TV show with my Mom. My first album was the K-tel best of the Monkees ,that my Mom bought for me. C.O.D through the US mail delivered to the house.

I got choked up when Mike did. I always liked each member but Mike and Peter were always my favorites.

Mike wrote a beautiful tribute to Peter on social media when he passed away. They may not have "liked" each other, but there must have been mutual respect.

I loved these guys. Watched them as a child.

Watching these generational icons of the 60s and 70’s pass has been sad. Every emotion possible displayed by them.

That's what you call admiration and mutual respect.

Rest in Peace Mike. You were closer with Peter than you realized. Peter, Davy Rest in Peace🙏🏻💖🙏🏻💖

The emotions are deep. They're in your gut. You don't have to "like" someone to have a bond.

Honest yet still, a heartfelt response.

Whenever times were tough, listening to the Monkees always brought me up. Thank you guys. Your music smoothed the bumps of life.

Sometimes there are people we know whom we're not so fond of, but in the end they tend to be much closer to us than we think, and when they're gone it hurts us like losing a loved one.

We can still love people that we don't really like .this is a perfect example of that love.

A very honest, yet caring man. That's okay, Michael.

Love is more powerful than liking or not liking someone.

This made me so incredibly sad, and it made me more emotional knowing the fact that it’s the one year anniversary of Mike’s tragic passing. I miss both of them so much, and I wish they would’ve had better friendship. ☹️

Honesty. RIP Mike, Peter and Davy Bless you boys! We love you Mickey

The Monkees put out a lot of love and joy with their music and show. Never forgotten. Rest in peace.

Even though they didn't like each other, when one dies, you still shed a tear for them. Probably even more.😢 Rest In Peace Peter. You were always my favorite.

Oddly, they were very much alike in many ways. And repected each other’s talent absolutely. I saw Mike just before he died and he said much the same thing but added they “were brothers.” Family can be hard.

It doesn't really matter how close you are to a person. When you've been around them for a good part of your life, you're going to feel it when they're gone. That's the reality.

The Monkees were a joyfully fun relief for me in a violent household so I'm thankful to Mike and Peter for not making their animosity obvious.

“It’s never too late to reconcile” that’s my takeaway from Mr Nesmith’s heartfelt testimonial

If anyone wants to watch the full interview there are several channels that have it. Micky was just on tour, saw him at Penn’s Peak in PA. It’s very obvious how much he misses Mike, Peter and Davy. His tributes to each are right from his heart. Mike is just being honest and open about his feelings here, even if he didn’t like Peter he sure as heck loved him.

Michael was always the down-to-earth and honest Monkee. Makes me aad to see Michael break down.💔

This is a great lesson. Show kindness, and respect even to people you don’t like because we are not here for a long time and regret is a terrible thing.

Shared history is powerful. His pain at losing someone from that history is palpable.

Brothers in arms and the two who were the best and truly musicians in the group, Davie and Mickey considered themselves actors though they were incredible singers and Mickey has one of the best rock voices ever. Yet they are not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I don't care who wrote their music or if the wrecking crew played on most of their releases, they are Rock and Roll History and deserve to be in the Friggin Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

He was always so real.

It's sad that two members of a band who were SO BELOVED by their fans couldn't share that love between themselves.

I loved them both. Peter lived near me and I met him a few times at local events. He was a good person. So is Mike.❤

I didn’t care that they didn’t play their own instruments for a while. I loved their music then and I still do today. Rest in Peace Davey, Peter, Mike

There are family members sometimes that don't get along any further than being civilized, but they are part of us in spite of that. And we lose a part of ourselves when they are gone... these four young men shared unbelievable experiences for decades... it's the end of an era in all our lives. We miss them. Thank you for sharing this...

I grew up with the Monkees. I own every album they ever made, I watched every episode of their show, saw them in concert, and saw their movie. They are my childhood. They made me happy when it was hard to find anything to be happy about. They were and always be in my heart. Blessings to you, Mike, Davie, Peter, and Mickey. ❤

I met Peter back in 1996 and he was the nicest and cutest one of the bunch! Forget the rest, they acted like snobs, but Peter would answer questions, sit with you while waiting for the group to get their sh*t together before leaving for their gig. Peter was a real sweetie, and I never forgot his kindness 😊

This was so touching. They went through a lot together and in the end they obviously had more than just “a civil truce”.

It was 1997 I was 13 and Nick at night aired a random show called the Monkees... They became my whole world. I had the comic, tv show recorded on VHS and every album records and CDs. I was in complete love with Micheal. This really touched me. 😢❤❤❤ I still know ever word to papa Jean blues❤

I can’t believe they didn’t like each other. They both seemed like such decent fellows

They may not have liked each other, but they loved each other. ❤

Just like when Davy died I remember peter did the same thing Broke down U know It happens U always Feel guilt in the end Even after that Frenid and bandmate is Gone rip davy peter and Michael

…..we often find in cases like this that this grief is to do with his own regrets, personal guilt and shame knowing that there was a great deal left unresolved between the two of them. We can be pretty self absorbed us humans

You really liked him Mike, you just showed the world my friend, it's OK and I really believe he liked you, your both likeable guys.

Brothers sometimes don't always like each other but they love each other

It's hard watching your past fade away . Friends , memories , music it seems like it all gets smaller and smaller . I believe in an afterlife and I worry that some or all of this life won't be remembered . I'm not in control of that ...I love it for now . PK

Someone once asked me if, when someone dies, is there anything you'll regret not having said or done with them? If yes, then do it now.

He may not have liked Peter but found out he nevertheless loved him

Absolutely Amen 💖 peter knows you loved and cared, you just didn't know how to share your Spirit. We can see you absolutely cared too ❤ Absolutely Amen 💖🥰🌹

What a beautiful expression of unconditional love, and no attachment to what was true feelings, very honorable, not often seen or felt

The Monkees have like 10 classic songs. To have 1 is great. “Pleasant Valley”, “Stepping Stone”, “She” are really strong hits. Monkees were a great band.

I've seen MN in many interviews ... and he seemed a genuine individual. Genuine character of kindness - even while becoming a millionnaire at a young age.

I love Mike Nesmith’s honesty. And it’s true, you may not like each other, but you are brothers as someone said.

I have new respect for Mike. I loved their show and their music.

He may say they never liked each other. But Mike did lovePeter

I love this level of honesty, if one’s not liked in life it’s so hypocritical on death to claim the opposite. Mike demonstrates they didn’t see eye to eye but acknowledged the importance of his existence in Mike’s life. Now they are both gone and found peace.

I met Peter Tork back in the 80's when I was a Corpus Christi Police Officer. I was working security at a Concert that was featuring the Monkees (minus Mike Nesmith) along with several reunion tour bands. I must say that Peter Tork was one of the NICEST people that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting! ❤ I asked him for an autograph and he told me that he didn’t have anymore pictures with him but that when their set was finished, he would go back to his bus and get me one. I thanked him but I thought to myself, "Not gonna happen.." Later that evening, as I was working security, I saw him coming through a crowd of people toward me and when he reached me, he said, "I'm going to go get the picture for you. Come on and I'll get it." I followed him and waited outside of his bus for him and he came back out and said, "Here it is and I signed it for you!" He was such a genuinely nice man.

An honest, wonderful gentleman.

Mike said in another interview that The Monkees were comrades in arms. I agree with that. Having said that Micky is the only soldier left on the battlefield. R.I.P. Peter, Michael, Davy, and Bob Rafleson the creator of The Monkees.

Makes you wonder why after so many years together they couldn’t try to at least be cordial and find a happy place because obviously there was some emotion there

Peter was my first crush. I remember thinking how cute he was and laughing when h e acted silly. Rest in Peace Peter. I will always remember the joy you brought me. Blessed be ❤

Lesson is to put aside the things holding you from making peace and sharing with family and friends. Tomorrow isn't promised to us.

This goes to show don't wait to tell someone how you feel about them .Friends or family because we all here for a short time not a long time rip mike ,peter and davy.

This broke my heart. They may not have liked each other, but there was love there.

His tears are from a place in his heart knowing no matter what he says now Peter Tork cannot hear them. The Monkees were an iconic part of the baby boomer generation. I myself was a fan of the show and find it sad there wasn’t a reconciliation and peace before Peter’s death. It’s never too late to bury the hatchet.

When Mike Nesmith talked about Peter like this . I think he didn't know how to show his love to a monkee member until something happens .And that's when the real love comes out cause they were like a family band.

I was too young when The Beatles hit the world. But I was seven years old when The Monkees TV show came out. The Monkees introduced me to the world of Rock music. I owe them my everlasting thanks. 🎸🤟

Not falling for those tears. Peter always was so kind and liked everyone. He probably never understood Mike being so cold and mean to him. There was nothing Peter could do. I think the dislike was from Mike's end and Peter had to endure it and live with it as it was. Not sure how anyone could be so distant and rejecting of such a nice and very talented man that Peter was.

The Monkees were great! Their songs will always be loved and remebered! Ilisten to them to this day.

never hold grudges despite differences. you never know the next day what will happen.

Moved out to LA during the 80s. Got a gig with the New Christy Minstrels. Suddenly I had access to people and places through that connection. Met all of the Monkees. The press and public at large were a bit dismissive, but when seen up close they were all quite exceptional musicians. Especially Peter Tork. He was astonishingly good. They all had major respect inside the industry. At bar-b-cues there was always a whole set of Monkees songs played and sung. They had alot of love and respect as they became elder statesmen.

Thank you guys so much, for making my youth such an enjoyable life.

Time, age, wisdom, and hindsight will eventually render forgiveness and love. You guys did good, Mike. Live and be in peace.

I had the chance to meet Mike in 1980. I'll always remember it.

Moral of the story...tomorrow is not ever guaranteed. Always tell the people in your life you care about them or just stay away from them all together. If you have an ounce of compassion for your fellow man whether you like them or not but if they're in your life, make sure they know what you need them to know and tell your pride to eff off.

I love this honesty. Mostly celebrities just put on the sweet fake messages. Hearing this is refreshing. Its also a good message to let go of hostilities because you dont want regrets when its too late

"Hey hey for the monkeys! ..." Every time I see pictures of these guys from that era, they always make me smile. It's a shame they didn't get along. Can we imagine the fun everyone would have had If only they could have gotten along. Life is way too short. Make every effort especially with people you are rolling through life with.

Peter had great stage presence, he held that bass like a rock star, nice and low

I loved those guys. A huge part of my life as a teenager. So hard to know they are gone.... And here I am. Miss them.

You never know when you truly love someone until you lose them!!! Always be kind and civil, nothing wrong with being humble!!

Peter was my favorite but I LOVED LOVED LOVED you Four with my WHOLE HEART! I was your target audience; I’m closing in on 70 but I’ll always be a 15 year old Monkees Lover till I take that Last Train to Clarksville!