The First National Band

The First National Band
GenresCountry rock
Years active1970 (1970)–1972, 2018 (1972, 2018)
LabelsRCA
Past membersMichael Nesmith, guitar & vocals
O.J. "Red" Rhodes, pedal steel guitar
John London, bass guitar
John Ware, drums
Websitevideoranch.com

The First National Band or Michael Nesmith and The First National Band was an American collaborative band, led by Michael Nesmith after his departure from The Monkees. During the two active years, The First National Band released three albums in the country rock genre in 1970 and 1971.