Davy Jones

Date of Birth: December 30, 1945

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Date of Death: February 29, 2012

Biography

Davy Jones was an English musician, actor, and recording artist, best known as a member of the pop-rock band The Monkees. Born in Manchester, England, Jones initially pursued a career in acting and even appeared on the British television soap opera “Coronation Street” before transitioning to music. In 1965, he was cast in the American television series “The Monkees,” which propelled him to stardom. The show, along with the band’s music, became a cultural phenomenon in the late 1960s. Jones was the lead vocalist for many of The Monkees’ hit songs, including “Daydream Believer” and “A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You.” After the band initially disbanded in 1971, Jones continued to work in music and theater, including starring in a stage production of “Oliver!” He also participated in various Monkees reunions over the years.

5 Interesting Facts about Davy Jones

1. Davy Jones was a jockey before he became a musician and actor.

2. He was nominated for a Tony Award for his role in the Broadway production of “Oliver!”

3. The Monkees’ self-titled debut album was the first album to knock The Beatles out of the number one spot on the Billboard charts.

4. Jones made a guest appearance on “The Brady Bunch,” which became one of the most memorable episodes of the series.

5. He released a memoir titled “They Made a Monkee Out of Me” in 1987.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Davy Jones

1. “I am basically a performer. I try to be an artist and a person who has a thought about what he is singing. I feel that if I am doing something, I must be sincere.”

2. “You can be young and still have a sense of humor, and a sense of adventure, and dreams.”

3. “I never wanted to be a businessman. I just wanted to be an artist.”

4. “The Monkees were about music, about laughter, about having fun.”

5. “The best part of being a Monkee is that we are still around.”