Tork was part of the legendary band that made its debut on TV
Peter Tork, the bassist of the legendary band The Monkees, has died, his bandmate said on Twitter. Tork was 77.
On Twitter, Monkees’ drummer Micky Dolenz wrote, “There are no words right now…heart broken over the loss of my Monkee brother, Peter Tork.”
A statement on Tork’s Facebook page announced his death and Tork’s sister, Anne Thorkelson, confirmed the musician and singer’s death to The Washington Post.
A statement on Tork’s Facebook page says in part, “It is with beyond-heavy and broken hearts that we share the devastating news that our friend, mentor, teacher and amazing soul, Peter Tork, has passed from this world.
