Peter Tork, founding member of The Monkees, dies

Peter Tork, singer, bassist and co-founder of The Monkees, has died at the age of 77. Initially conceived as America’s answer to The Beatles, The Monkees were assembled by television producers specifically for a television series, which aired from 1966 to 1968. However, the band’s popularity would ultimately grow far beyond the small screen; members gained control over musical output, and hits such as I’m a Believer and Daydream Believer helped the band push 50 million records worldwide. Rolling Stone...