Peter Tork

Quick Facts

Full Name	Peter Tork
Occupation	Pop Singer
Date Of Birth	Feb 13, 1942(1942-02-13)
Age	82
Date Of Death	February 21, 2019, Mansfield, CT
Birthplace	Washington
Country	United States
Birth City	Washington, D.C.
Horoscope	Aquarius

Peter Tork Biography

Peter Tork is one of the most popular and richest Pop Singer who was born on February 13, 1942 in Washington, Washington, D.C., United States. Singer, musician, and actor best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist for the 1960s pop band The Monkees.

He was a prominent member of The Monkees with Davy Jones.

He was married to Jody Babb in 1960, Reine Stewart from 1973 to 1974, and Barbara Iannoli from 1975 to 1987. In 2013, he married Pamela Grapes and they remained married up until his death in 2019. He had two daughters, Erica and Hallie, and a son, Ivan.

Peter Tork Net Worth

Peter Tork is one of the richest Pop Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Peter Tork 's net worth $4 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He picked up musical instruments quickly, learning seven in a matter of years.

He was a guitarist for a TV band and played banjo on George Harrison’s album Wonderwall.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Peter Tork height 5 ft 9 in Peter weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Peter Tork Dating?

According to our records, Peter Tork married to Pam Tork. As of December 1, 2023, Peter Tork’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Peter Ranked on the list of most popular Pop Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Peter Tork celebrates birthday on February 13 of every year.

Top Facts about Peter Tork

1. Peter Tork was a member of The Monkees.
2. He played bass guitar and keyboards in the band.
3. Tork co-wrote several songs for The Monkees.
4. He left the band in 1968 but rejoined later.
5. Tork also acted on TV shows and movies.
6. He released solo albums throughout his career.
7. Tork died on February 21, 2019 at age 77.
8. His cause of death was adenoid cystic carcinoma.
9. Tork was known for his humor and wit.
10. He continued to perform music until his death.

How many of the Monkees are alive?

The series blurred the lines between fact and fiction with the group on the TV series actually becoming a successful touring band in real life. Now, 56 years after The Monkees premiered, sadly Dolenz is the only living member , following the death of Michael Nesmith in December 2021.

What happened to Peter Tork of the Monkees?

Tork documented his cancer experience on Facebook and encouraged his fans to support research efforts of the Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Research Foundation. His cancer returned in 2018, and he died at his home in Mansfield, Connecticut on February 21, 2019 , a decade after his diagnosis.

Who was the most talented Monkee?

“So, we used to hope our best songs were as good as the worst of the Brill Building.” Tork’s fame, however, is more about musicianship than songwriting. So said Jimi Hendrix , who called him the most talented Monkee. The guitarist opened several Monkees’ gigs, including a ’67 show at New York’s West Side Tennis Club.

Did any of the Monkees play instruments?

Tork played guitar, keyboards and banjo. Jones learned to play drums and guitar, and a custom bass guitar was made specially for him. He also played percussion instruments, like tambourine.

Was Davy Jones an alcoholic?

Jones’ blood-alcohol level was 0.153 percent , said the office of District Justice Leo Armbruster of Lewisburg, where Jones was arraigned.