The Monkees ? Seriously ? one word for them

[spartacus53]

It's funny you mentioned Nesmith.. He's the only one I would never recognize today

 

[thrillathahunt]

Wow, youre right! He doesn't even have that country-ish twang in his voice anymore.

 

[thrillathahunt]

Sorry for resurrecting this thread Jeff but does anyone know who played guitar on "Valerie"? I always intrigued by it.

 

[spartacus53]

thrillathahunt, good question.. I knew it wasn't Mike , but thank god for google

Famed session guitarist Louie Shelton played the solos on the 2nd version of this song. Shelton has released a few solo albums and in the '70s, he worked extensively with Seals & Crofts as producer and guitar player.