Davy Jones, actor and member of the Monkees, has died

[Fansome]

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2012/02/davy-jones-monkees-died-.html

Davy Jones, actor and member of the Monkees, has died
February 29, 2012 | 11:07 am

Davy Jones, the British Invasion-era singer who became a household heartthrob as a member of the Monkees, has died in Florida.

The Martin County Medical Examiner’s Office in Florida confirmed Wednesday morning that they had been notified of Jones’ death but would provide no other details. He was 66.

Before the Monkees, Jones earned acclaim as the Artful Dodger in the London production of "Oliver!"

The band, which also featured Peter Tork, Michael Nesmith and Micky Dolenz, were formed in 1966 for an NBC television show during the peak of Beatlemania, and the quirky comedy became an American hit.

In 2011, the Monkees (minus Nesmith) reunited for a 45th anniversary tour that landed at the Greek Theatre in July. The band performed many of its string of hits, including "I'm a Believer," "Last Train to Clarksville" and "Pleasant Valley Sunday."

Jones was scheduled to perform Monkees songs at a March 31 concert at the La Mirada Theatre in La Mirada.

[L Cee]

I watch their old show often. Now that is real entertainment...not like the crap they air these days.

[Zane]

Fortunately, Davy's family will always be able to count on those royalty checks from Axl Rose. When you rip off the dance, you gotta pay  .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-AYAv0IoWI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU615FaODCg

Seriously - sad to see him leave the party too early.

Z

[The Radical]

  Another part of my youth passes.  I've developed a re-appreciation of The Monkees when listening to the music.  I was kind of mystified by Michael Nesmith's response (at first), until I realized he was saying this life is just one step in the eternal journey.

                   http://www.eonline.com/news/monkees_react_davy_jones_death_mike/297814

[weaksigs]

       

Youth- Absolutely!
Guess one needn't to think too hard unless you' re a "Day Dream Believer".

Way too many of the cool era ones are leaving and unfortunately not on the
"Last Train To  Clarksville" either.

I agree with "The Radical" as Davy Jones and the crew was a part of my
youth too!

;o(   Missing You......

weaksigs

[Pigmeat]

The first rock concert I saw was the Monkees. (In reality it was the Boyce and Hart Band,with boys on elevated stage in front of them pretending to play their instruments.)

The Monkees blew after hearing the opening act, a little trio called the Jimi Hendrix Experience,who'd made big news at the Monterrey Pop Festival the year before.

[Fansome]

I'm curious: Where was this? And, did they sing live, or lip-synch, or was someone else doing the singing as well as the playing?

[Fansome]

Interesting article about Boyce and Hart:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boyce_and_Hart.

This article cites a reference that I bet would be a good read:

"The Encyclopedia of Dead Rock Stars: Heroin, Handguns, and Ham Sandwiches"

[Pigmeat]

Davey Jones and Mickey Dolenz did most of the singing.

Hendrix played a number of dates on that tour as back up to the Monkees. It was very surreal to observe in person.

The Boyce Hart Band made a cameo appearance on "I Dream of Jeannie" just before the Monkees TV gig started. "Pop Psychedelica" with is how I'd describe them. They always reminded of a lighter weight Bobby Fuller Four.

Check yer pm for the location,Fanny.