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Davy Jones

musician

Born: Died: English

David Thomas Jones (30 December 1945 – 29 February 2012) was an English musician and actor. Best known as a member of the band The Monkees and a co-star of the TV series The Monkees (1966–1968), Jones was considered a teen idol.

Aside from his work on The Monkees TV show, Jones' acting credits included a Tony-nominated performance as the Artful Dodger in the original London and Broadway productions of Oliver! and a guest-starring role in a notable episode of The Brady Bunch television show and a later reprised parody film.

Notable For

British musician

Davy Jones's Historical Timeline

  1. Small ads in Daily Variety and Hollywood Reporter attract 437 young men interested in forming the world’s first manufact

    Small ads in Daily Variety and Hollywood Reporter attract 437 young men interested in forming the world’s first manufactured boy band, "The Monkees." Three are chosen, with British actor-singer Davy Jones already cast

  2. Davy Jones of the Monkees opens fashion boutique Zilch I in Greenwich Village, New York

    Davy Jones of the Monkees opens fashion boutique Zilch I in Greenwich Village, New York

  3. Davy Jones of pop band The Monkees is charged with driving while intoxicated near his Beavertown, Pennsylvania home

    Davy Jones of pop band The Monkees is charged with driving while intoxicated near his Beavertown, Pennsylvania home

  4. Davy Jones dies

    Davy Jones, English musician, known for british musician, died on 2012-02-29. David Thomas Jones (30 December 1945 – 29 February 2012) was an English musician and actor.

Associated Historical Events

Small ads in Daily Variety and Hollywood Reporter attract 437 young men interested in forming the world’s first manufact

Small ads in Daily Variety and Hollywood Reporter attract 437 young men interested in forming the world’s first manufactured boy band, "The Monkees." Three are chosen, with British actor-singer Davy Jones already cast

Davy Jones of the Monkees opens fashion boutique Zilch I in Greenwich Village, New York

Davy Jones of the Monkees opens fashion boutique Zilch I in Greenwich Village, New York

Davy Jones of pop band The Monkees is charged with driving while intoxicated near his Beavertown, Pennsylvania home

Davy Jones of pop band The Monkees is charged with driving while intoxicated near his Beavertown, Pennsylvania home

death

Davy Jones dies

Davy Jones, English musician, known for british musician, died on 2012-02-29. David Thomas Jones (30 December 1945 – 29 February 2012) was an English musician and actor.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Davy Jones born?
Davy Jones was born on 1945-02-29 (English).
What is Davy Jones known for?
British musician
What historical events involved Davy Jones?
Davy Jones was involved in 4 recorded historical events, including Small ads in Daily Variety and Hollywood Reporter attract 437 young men interested in forming the world’s first manufact, Davy Jones of the Monkees opens fashion boutique Zilch I in Greenwich Village, New York, Davy Jones of pop band The Monkees is charged with driving while intoxicated near his Beavertown, Pennsylvania home.
When did Davy Jones die?
Davy Jones died on 2012-01-01.

Related Years

1965196719932012