Peter Tork's biography
Peter Tork is 77 years old musician born at Washington, D.C.. He was born on Friday 13th of February 1942. He is often nicknamed as The Monkees. According to year of birth 1942 he belongs to Silent Generation. Birthday on 13th of February means he is Aquarius. Aquarius is an Airy sign. They are smart thinkers, social, communicative, independent and intelligent people.
He is citizen of United States of America. His primary profession is to be musician. You can know him also as songwriter, pianist, television actor, guitarist, film actor, screenwriter, singer, singer-songwriter, film producer. He is recently known as banjoist.
Peter Tork's schools
We found 2 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: Carleton College, E. O. Smith High School.
Detailed informations about his schools
- Attended E.O. Smith High School in northeastern Connecticut. Another alumnus was Rivers Cuomo of Weezer.
Peter Tork's career
His main focus is to be musician. He focuses on rock music. He is also a member of The Monkees. Maybe you are curious what instrument does he play ? He plays guitar.
How did Peter Tork die
He died on on Thursday 21st of February 2019 when he was 77 years old at Mansfield. Peter Torks death was caused by complications from adenoid cystic carcinoma. It happend like natural causes.
Awards and competitions
Peter Tork's Awards
- The Monkees were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6675 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
What Peter Tork has done for a first time
- Was actually the first Monkee to play an instrument on one of their records ("Papa Gene's Blues"), after writer/producer Michael Nesmith insisted Peter be allowed to add a guitar part.
Peter Tork's quotes
- You should be a hero to yourself. And if you're not... check it out.
- The longest I've ever gone without playing [guitar] is two or three days. It keeps me going.
- [late 1960s] "I don't believe in 'My country right or wrong'. My country wrong needs my help."
Peter Tork's body shape
Lets describe how Peter Tork looks. We will focus on his body shape. Body build is average.
Latest news about Peter Tork
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