People have a lot of misconceptions about Michael Nesmith. They think he resents being known as the Monkee in the green wool hat. They think he's a recluse. They think he had some sort of feud with Davy Jones, and they think he retired from music a long, long time ago. Some of these misconceptions thrive because he does so few interviews. But as he prepares for his second straight Monkees tour (kicking off July 15th in Port Chester, New York), Nesmith called in to Rolling Stone to talk about his newfound commitment to the group, the possibility of a new Monkees album, his pivotal role in the creation of MTV and to set the record straight about his relationship with Davy Jones. A lot of times when I see your name in print, they describe you as "reclusive." [Laughs] First off, I'm not sure that's accurate. I'm not reclusive in the least. But second, I don't really know. The press used to – not that you would know this – but do you think the press is used to having their calls answered any time they make them? Why would they think I was reclusive? Do you have any idea? Well, for all those years people only saw three Monkees onstage. You were nowhere to be seen. I think people sort of extrapolated from there and assumed you were this reclusive figure. I'm not the least bit reclusive. I love being with people, and I love society and I love civilization and all the accoutrements. I think we're all here for each other. I don't mind if they think of me like that – "they" being the press and the media – but I don't feel that way. I don't know it anyplace in my thinking. Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/n...mitment-to-the-monkees-20130710#ixzz2YfeHlXtG
