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Davy Jones of The Monkees

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Island

Island Report 29 Feb 2012 18:26

has died, aged 65.

Davy Jones, British-born lead singer with 60s band The Monkees, has died aged 65, his publicist has confirmed.

He died in his sleep at his home in Florida. His publicist, Deborah Robicheau, said he had a massive heart attack.

The band, who included musicians Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork, were famous for hits including Daydream Believer and I'm a Believer.

Muffyxx

Muffyxx Report 29 Feb 2012 18:29

:-(

Rambling

Rambling Report 29 Feb 2012 18:34

have deleted because we must both have heard at same time ,

sad, he was a bit of an idol of mine at the time :-(

Linda

Linda Report 29 Feb 2012 18:35

So sorry to hear that not really a fan but the 60s were the best for music.

ShelleyRose

ShelleyRose Report 29 Feb 2012 18:37

RIP Davy Jones, such sad news. :-(

Susan-nz

Susan-nz Report 29 Feb 2012 18:37

:-(

I loved the Monkee's

StrayKitten

StrayKitten Report 29 Feb 2012 18:43

i to liked the monkee's used to listen tot here album before school every day :-(

TeresaW

TeresaW Report 29 Feb 2012 18:44

I loved Davy Jones, used to swoon and sigh at the telly when the Monkees were on. Mind I was only 7 or so.

Sad news :-(

Jane

Jane Report 29 Feb 2012 18:54

I sent him a Valentines Card when I was about 12.He was my heart throb back then.
Sad news :-( :-(

Mauatthecoast

Mauatthecoast Report 29 Feb 2012 19:02

He also acted in Coronation Street and was onstage as the Artful Dodger in 'Oliver'

RIP Davy

Cooper

Cooper Report 29 Feb 2012 19:02

I have just seen on the news, how sad and he was no age.

I loved watching the Monkeys in the school summer holidays.
I love their music, even my 13 year old knows who they are. I have the cd in my car.

Teresa

PricklyHolly

PricklyHolly Report 29 Feb 2012 19:03

I saw him on a show recently and thought how well he looked.

What a shame. :-(

JoyBoroAngel

JoyBoroAngel Report 29 Feb 2012 19:19

so sad to hear this news
davy is a cousin of an old school friend
he will be missed by many xx

Treehunter

Treehunter Report 29 Feb 2012 19:19

R.I.P Davy


Hazelx

Suzanne

Suzanne Report 29 Feb 2012 19:42

:-(

Island

Island Report 29 Feb 2012 19:49

It is sad isn't it. I knew there would be a lot of Monkee fans on here.

Poor chap, he was no age.

Dawnieher3headaches

Dawnieher3headaches Report 29 Feb 2012 20:07

Loved watching the Monkees tv show as a kid

RIP Davey Jones.

Guinevere

Guinevere Report 29 Feb 2012 20:22

Aw. Loved Davy.

RIP.

Gwynne

Dorothy

Dorothy Report 29 Feb 2012 21:09

what sad news loved watching davey and the monkees when i was a kid :-( :-( :-(

Susan10146857

Susan10146857 Report 29 Feb 2012 21:42

Noooooo!