Total Control: The Monkees Michael Nesmith Story

by Randi L. Massingill

Total Control: The Monkees Michael Nesmith Story Hey! Hey! Its the untold story of The Monkees "Wool-hat" Michael Nesmith with the behind the scenes scoop about touring with Jimi Hendrix, filmmaking with Jack Nicholson and so much more. Also detailed is his invention of MTV and his mother Bette who invented Liquid Paper. This 2005 Revised edition features two updated chapters and additional photos (176 total photos).

Genres: Music, Biography, Nonfiction

300 pages, Paperback

First published January 15, 2005

Reviews

[Koren · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another book about The Monkees. This one was a little sad because most of the blame for the short life of the Monkees can be blamed onto Mike Nesmith. They were so big, bigger than the Beatles at one time, but they weren't happy with the direction the band was taking. Mike was probably the most unhappy. His life after the Monkees had its ups and downs. He was instrumental in starting the music video craze. He didn't really have to worry about money because his mother invented Liquid Paper. There's not a lot here about his personal life and it didn't seem like the author did any interviews with the people in his life, so if you want just the facts, and if you're a huge Monkee fan, like me, you will probably like this book, but there probably isn't much here you didn't already know.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not quite as much info on Nesmith's groundbreaking country-rock work as I'd like, but there's no doubting the author's love for her subject, as well as her ability to be objective in the face of said love. Nicely done.

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mike was always my favorite Monkee.