Peter Tork Tork performing at Family Gras in Metairie, Louisiana in January 2016. Background information Birth name Peter Halsten Thorkelson Born (1942-02-13) February 13, 1942 Washington, D.C., U.S. Genres Folk Blues Rock pop rock psychedelic rock experimental rock rock and roll pop Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter musician artist multi-instrumentalist activist Instruments Bass guitar vocals keyboards Years active 1964–present Labels Colgems RCA Bell Arista Rhino Sire Associated acts The Monkees Shoe Suede Blues George Harrison James Lee Stanley Release Cottonmouth The Peter Tork Project Website www.petertork.com