Peter Tork

“The Monkees' music stands the test of time because it was good pop music.”

“We were never a band. We were a TV show about a band.”

“I'm a happy-go-lucky guy.”

“I was the dumb one. I was the one who was supposed to be the dummy.”

“Music is what I do. It’s my life.”

“The Monkees were a pop-rock band, and we were a part of that. There was a lot of competition, but we were a part of it.”

“Being a Monkee was a blessing and a curse. It gave me everything, but it also took a lot away.”

“You can't have a rock and roll band without a fool.”

“We were four guys who were hired to play the parts of a band. And we became a band.”

“I've had a very interesting life. I'm grateful for all of it.”

“The '60s was a magical time. It was a time of great change and great hope.”

“I am, in fact, a musician. I play a lot of instruments. I've been playing since I was a little boy.”