Former Monkees Frontman Davy Jones Dead

[Joebob034]

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2012/02/monkees-singer-davy-jones-dies-report/

Monkees Singer Davy Jones Dies
By Sheila Marikar

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Davy Jones, the lead singer of the 1960s rock band The Monkees has died. He was 66.
An official from the Martin County, Fla. medical examiner’s office confirmed to ABC News that the office has been notified of Jones’ death and is is “currently evaluating whether or not the medical examiners office will take jurisdiction.”
Representatives for Jones did not immediately respond to ABCNews.com’s requests for comment. Jones is survived by his wife, Jessica, and four daughters from previous marriages.
The British born Jones joined The Monkees in 1965 and fronted a stable of rock hits, including “Daydream Believer” and “I’m a Believer.” The band was formed as part of a TV series about a rock band also called “The Monkees.” When the show got canceled in 1971, the group, which included Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, and Michael Nesmith, broke up.
They reunited in various incarnations, most recently last spring for a tour through England and America. A second leg of the tour was slated for fall 2011 but the dates were axed without explanation in August.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I liked the TV show when I was a kid and quite a few of their songs :rip:

[Leefro]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17214430

[Muddy]

RiP.. My father in-law hung out with this guy from time to time.

[Dr Death]

I'm glad you made this thread! The sad thing is that we will barely hear about this because he wasn't a drug abusing crack whore. :(

[PorkChopSandwiches]

I loved this show as a kid :rip:

[Joebob034]

When I was in grade school we had a computer class. On our computers there was this karaoke program that you could play songs on and my friends and I would always blast Daydream Believer because it annoyed the crap out of our computer teacher for some reason. Sad to hear of his passing.

[redred]

:rip:

for a manufactured pop band the monkees were not half bad

[Teh One Who Knocks]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUUSdvwEC_Y

[Hal-9000]

Hey Hey we're the Monkees!



:(

[MrsM]

:rip:

[DemonGeminiX]

:rip:

[perrhaps]

Some little-known facts about The Monkees
1. In the late 1960s, a rising pop star was told to change his name, which was David Jones, if he wanted to be taken seriously. He took this advice, and we now know him as David Bowie.
2. The Monkees gave a little-known guitarist/singer his big break by signing him as their opening act on one of their tours. His name was Jimi Hendrix.
3. Michael Nesmith's mother invented white-out, and became a multimillionaire when she sold her patent rights.
4. Micky Dolenz's daughter Amy appeared topless and/or nude in a series of "B" horror movies, such as "Punkinhead" and "Ticks"

[Hal-9000]

I knew # 2.

and

I used to have a crush on Amy Dolenz, back in the VHS days.Didn't know the relationship :oops:

[Noilly Pratt]

:( Awww...I loved their TV show as a kid. My love for the Monkees was only outshadowed by my love for the Beatles.

R.I.P. Davey.

[Muddy]

Some little-known facts about The Monkees
1. In the late 1960s, a rising pop star was told to change his name, which was David Jones, if he wanted to be taken seriously. He took this advice, and we now know him as David Bowie.
2. The Monkees gave a little-known guitarist/singer his big break by signing him as their opening act on one of their tours. His name was Jimi Hendrix.
3. Michael Nesmith's mother invented white-out, and became a multimillionaire when she sold her patent rights.
4. Micky Dolenz's daughter Amy appeared topless and/or nude in a series of "B" horror movies, such as "Punkinhead" and "Ticks"

Intresting....

[Starchild]

RIP Davey, thanks for the entertainment!

[Noilly Pratt]

Some more Monkee facts... (made sure to verify them before committing them here)

- In 1967 they outsold in records The Beatles and The Rolling Stones combined.
- The Monkees were the first group to use the Moog Synthesizer on a pop album. (The Doors were second)
- Crosby, Stills and Nash rehearsed for their first U.S. Tour at Peter Tork's house
- Mike Nesmith, as a video developer, sold the idea to Warner Bros. of a all music channel, and they developed it into MTV
- Mike won the first ever Grammy award for a Music Video (longform) for "Elephant Parts"
- Davy Jones (along with Tiny Tim) was at the Beatles recording session for 'Revolution'
- Frank Zappa once asked Micky Dolenz to be the drummer for The Mothers of Invention

[Southern Belle]

I was a huge Monkees fan back in the day. Sad to lose another entertainer...


This was posted on fb by "Khaos":

"So sad to hear about Davy Jones.

I'm now a Daydream Bereaver..."

Sorry, I couldn't help it.

[Starchild]

I was a huge Monkees fan back in the day. Sad to lose another entertainer...


This was posted on fb by "Khaos":

"So sad to hear about Davy Jones.

I'm now a Daydream Bereaver..."

Sorry, I couldn't help it.

Oooh, that was quick and sharp.........

Sharper than an otter in a cravat..........

[deebakes]

you guys are old... this dude hasn't been relevant in my entire life :lol:

[Midnight_Beacon]

I loved watching their show when I was a kid & enjoy their songs even now. I'm sorry to hear he's gone.

[Tank]

you guys are old... this dude hasn't been relevant in my entire life :lol:

:hand: i'm under 30 and knew who the Monkees were! ;)

admitedly their show was re run on british childrens tv in the late 80's early 90's.

[RBP]

:rip:

[minz]

How sad, my eldest sister was a keen fan of the monkeys so I was brought up on their music. :(

[deebakes]

:hand: i'm under 30 and knew who the Monkees were! ;)

admitedly their show was re run on british childrens tv in the late 80's early 90's.

know who they are and relevant are two entirely different things ;)

:rip: anyways davy dude