Davy Jones

Davy Jones was an English actor, singer, and teen idol best known as the charming frontman of the 1960s pop-rock band The Monkees. Born on December 30, 1945, in Manchester, England, he started his career as a child actor and earned a Tony Award nomination for playing the Artful Dodger in the musical *Oliver!* before becoming a worldwide sensation with The Monkees TV show and band from 1966 to 1970. Jones captured hearts with his boyish good looks, warm humor, and hit songs like "Daydream Believer" and "I Wanna Be Free." After The Monkees, he pursued solo projects, appeared on TV shows including *The Brady Bunch*, and continued performing both solo and with the band in reunion tours until his passing in 2012.

Jones was not only a singer but a multi-instrumentalist who contributed to The Monkees’ live performances, showing his musicianship beyond his tambourine and vocals. Despite the band’s origins as a made-for-TV act, Jones and his bandmates earnestly pushed for creative control, resulting in highly successful albums. His lasting appeal as a pop culture icon endures, symbolizing the joyful spirit of ’60s pop music and TV.

Genres

Pop

Soft Rock

Garage Rock

Psychedelic Rock

Teen Pop

Glam Rock

Novelty

Sunshine Pop

Related Artists

The Monkees

Paul McCartney

The Kinks

The Turtles

The Hollies

The Byrds

Gerry & The Pacemakers

The Beatles

Elton John

Harry Styles

David Bowie

Mark Ronson

Latest Release

Incredible!

Davy Jones

Album - 16 Tracks - Released October 4, 2024