Bette Nesmith Graham Fe, New Mexico active from 1990 to 2000 and devoted to exploring world problems. In 2018 "The New York Times" published a belated obituary for her. Bette Nesmith Graham Bette Nesmith Graham (March 23, 1924 – May 12, 1980) was an American typist, commercial artist, and the inventor of Liquid Paper. She was the mother of musician and producer Michael Nesmith of The Monkees. Graham was born Bette Clair McMurray, in Dallas, Texas, to Jesse McMurray, an automotive supply company manager, and Christine Duval. She was raised in San Antonio and graduated from Alamo Heights High School. She married Warren
Joanne (Michael Nesmith song) Joanne (Michael Nesmith song) "Joanne" is a song written and performed by Michael Nesmith. It was his only hit as a solo artist. The single was issued by RCA Records in 1970, from the album "Magnetic South", the first album released by Nesmith and The First National Band after he left The Monkees. In the United States, the song peaked at No. 21 on the "Billboard" Top 100 on 3 October 1970. It went to No. 4 in Canada, No. 3 in Australia, "Joanne" was the second single issued from "Magnetic South", following the release of "Little Red Rider" (which