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What was Peter Tork's real name?

  • Peter Torkelson

  • Peter Halsten Thorkelson

  • Peter Richard Thorkelson

  • Peter Matthew Thorkelson

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The American singer, musician, and actor, Peter Tork, whose birth name was Peter Halsten Thorkelson, gained recognition as the bass guitarist for the popular rock band The Monkees. Born on February 13, 1942, in Washington D.C., Tork's musical journey began in the early 1960s, leading him to join The Monkees in 1965. Throughout his career, he contributed to the band's iconic sound and comedic style.
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