Michael with Ringo Starr during a press party for The First National Band in London, 1970. Jimi Hendrix was also there days before he died.

'Papa Nes' & The First National Band

Nesmith played under the pseudonym Mick Mesmit in Ireland

Red Rhodes' Velvet Hammer guitar pick up advertisement

This priceless artifact belongs to a friend of mine, a business card from Red's shop!

Michael's first appearance in London since 1967 with The First National Band. UK Tour 1970

This is another photo of Red Rhodes at his 'Royal Amplifier Service' shop in Hollywood, CA where he designed his custom made 'Velvet Hammer' guitar pickups for musicians like James Burton, Clarence White and other seminal guitarists of the Country Rock genre.

Here's a fantastic photo of Red Rhodes in his repair shop. Hollywood, CA

The Sun - News article - June 19th 1970

"My music is kinda doped-up L.B.J., kinda acid country" Michael Nesmith 1970

This is a very rare photo of Mike Nesmith and John Ware on tour with The First National Band in Europe, 1970. I delicately restored as best as possible.

FNB compilation album from 1999

Nevada Fighter sheet music

Live photo from the UK First National Band tour

UK Compilation from 1975 entitled "Silver Moon"

"Silver Moon" was the third FNB single. The song reached #42 on the U.S. charts and #13 in Canada. The quadraphonic 8-track tape release of "Loose Salute" features the full, extended version.

Michael Nesmith circa 1970, now a member of The First National Band (Henry Diltz)

The First National Band Rolling Stone review of "Loose Salute" 1971

Japan Release of Nevada Fighter

This is another release after the breakup of The First National Band from Holland!

First National Band with The Bob Seger System Show Poster