Jerry Renino was a bass player and musical director for the Monkees touring band.
From: MickyDolenz. com
From: Rosinha Monkees Viegas
From: Tami Oyler
Sandy called today to say that Jerry Renino had been found dead in his home. He was touring with Peter Noone and missed a few shows, so they sent someone to his house to check up on him. It appears he'd been dead for about a week and a half. No results from the autopsy yet. He'd been having a run of bad luck lately - dog died, marriage over, was losing his house and moving in with mom and dad - so it's possible that had something to do with it. A very sad way to go. :(
This is really sad story. I've seen Jerry perform many times. I've had conversations with the guy. It's so sad. I just cannot imagine being dead for that long a time before someone finds you.
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