~ born in Washington, D.C. on February 13, 1942
~ his full name is Peter Halsten Thorkelson
~ has three siblings: Nick, Chris, and Anne
~ stands 5'10"
~ before joining the Monkees he was a folk singer in the Village
~ has been married thrice (is now single!)
~ has 2 children: Hallie, and Ivan
~ has recently recorded his first solo album, "Stranger Things Have Happened"
~ has been a teacher and a baseball coach