Peter Tork (Peter Halsten Thorkelson) Quotes
It was so much fun to do, play the blues and then play a Monkees' set on the same night.
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So how do you like my overall look? (Jay's usual stage attire was bib overalls)
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It was so much fun to do, play the blues and then play a Monkees' set on the same night.
