Davy Jones Biography

Born asDavid Thomas Jones
Occup.Musician
FromUnited Kingdom
BornDecember 30, 1945
England
Age78 years
Davy Jones, birthed David Thomas Jones, was an English-American actor and also vocalist, best called a participant of the pop team The Monkees. He was born upon December 30, 1945, in Manchester, England.

Jones' moms and dads were Harry as well as Doris Jones. Both were entertainers in theater and also his mom was likewise a qualified pianist. In 1953, Jones' moms and dads got him a guitar as well as he began to teach himself how to play. Jones later attended the Royal Shakespeare Company Academy, where he sharpened his acting skills.

In 1960, at the age of 15, Jones made his television debut on the program "Coronation Street", which was the longest-running daytime drama in Britain at the time. He continued to act in different tv shows and also theater manufacturings in England, consisting of "Oliver!", before relocating to the United States in the very early 1960s.

In 1965, Jones was cast in the NBC television series "The Monkees", which was created to profit from the Beatles' success. The program complied with the imaginary experiences of a four-member pop band, played by Jones, Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, as well as Michael Nesmith. The Monkees became a phenomenon, marketing numerous records as well as generating hit songs such as "Last Train to Clarksville", "I'm a Believer", and "Daydream Believer".

Jones was recognized for his captivating persona and also signature British accent, which captivated him to target markets. He likewise added vocals to several Monkees hits, consisting of "Daydream Believer", which was his most significant solo success.

After the Monkees dissolved in 1971, Jones remained to execute as a solo musician, releasing several albums throughout the 1970s and also 1980s. He likewise appeared in different tv shows and also motion pictures, consisting of a repeating function on the daytime soap opera "General Hospital".

Jones continued to tour with the Monkees throughout the 1990s and 2000s, and in 2011, the group reunited for their 45th anniversary scenic tour. Unfortunately, on February 29, 2012, Jones died at the age of 66 from a heart attack.

Jones' legacy as a participant of the Monkees and as a solo artist continues to live on with his music and the enormous effect he had on popular culture during his life time.

Our collection contains 27 quotes who is written / told by Davy.

Related authors: Michael Nesmith (Musician), Micky Dolenz (Actor), Peter Tork (Musician), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), David Bowie (Musician)

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27 Famous quotes by Davy Jones

Small: I read a whole bunch of bits and pieces over the years, obviously from the fan magazines and the rest o
"I read a whole bunch of bits and pieces over the years, obviously from the fan magazines and the rest of the stuff, and I just wanted to give a little more insight into what's happening in my personal life"
Small: And actually, about three weeks ago, Micky, Peter and I were in Vegas at the MGM Grand. And we did abou
"And actually, about three weeks ago, Micky, Peter and I were in Vegas at the MGM Grand. And we did about 12 shows in seven days. It was quite an experience"
Small: They want to know Im doing good, the fans do
"They want to know I'm doing good, the fans do"
Small: People always expect you to be jumping out of a Rolls Royce and being in the papers for drunk and disor
"People always expect you to be jumping out of a Rolls Royce and being in the papers for drunk and disorderly or sleeping around"
Small: Over the last couple of years I have gotten an average of 2,000 letters a week from fans
"Over the last couple of years I have gotten an average of 2,000 letters a week from fans"
Small: My family is a part of my life and everything is all a mixture of enjoyment
"My family is a part of my life and everything is all a mixture of enjoyment"
Small: Im a married man. If I want sex at this particular point in my life, I go home for it
"I'm a married man. If I want sex at this particular point in my life, I go home for it"
Small: I own property in a quiet little town of Pennsylvania
"I own property in a quiet little town of Pennsylvania"
Small: Before I was an actor I was an apprentice jockey, and now Im out there racing against boys, sort of the
"Before I was an actor I was an apprentice jockey, and now I'm out there racing against boys, sort of the spokesperson for people over 50 that they can do it"
Small: Well get material in there and all of a sudden Ill switch the material around or the order of the show
"We'll get material in there and all of a sudden I'll switch the material around or the order of the show"
Small: The Monkees were never cancelled for a start. NBC wanted to do a third year
"The Monkees were never cancelled for a start. NBC wanted to do a third year"
Small: The Monkees are like the mafia. Youre in for life. Nobody gets out
"The Monkees are like the mafia. You're in for life. Nobody gets out"
Small: Its a crying shame we dont play more parks and fairs. I would love to go right to the Chamber of Commer
"It's a crying shame we don't play more parks and fairs. I would love to go right to the Chamber of Commerce or whoever they are, so that we could get involved in a different way"
Small: In the office, the mail that came in was always 10 to 1 for me
"In the office, the mail that came in was always 10 to 1 for me"
Small: Im about to challenge for the Maryland Cup in the next couple of years, as an owner, a trainer, and a r
"I'm about to challenge for the Maryland Cup in the next couple of years, as an owner, a trainer, and a rider"
Small: Around the property I have here, Im about to put an all weather race track. Im about to build stables.
"Around the property I have here, I'm about to put an all weather race track. I'm about to build stables. I'm about to ship over a couple of my thoroughbreds from England"
Small: We wanted to interview people on the show, do variety, get the artists, the guests involved with us in
"We wanted to interview people on the show, do variety, get the artists, the guests involved with us in our group. They wanted to keep the four guys together. We wanted to change the format"
Small: I was mad at Screen Gems, but Im not mad at them anymore
"I was mad at Screen Gems, but I'm not mad at them anymore"
Small: You can put me in the basement or the penthouse it doesnt matter to me
"You can put me in the basement or the penthouse; it doesn't matter to me"
Small: I got hate letters from girls all over America because I wouldnt go to the prom with them
"I got hate letters from girls all over America because I wouldn't go to the prom with them"
Small: Groupies to me, were people who followed you around. Familiar faces who were always there, asking for a
"Groupies to me, were people who followed you around. Familiar faces who were always there, asking for autographs. We have more of those now, but they're not sexual"
Small: During the summer, Screen Gems launched the New Monkees, which miserably failed I understand. I never s
"During the summer, Screen Gems launched the New Monkees, which miserably failed I understand. I never saw it"
Small: And it really pisses Peter and Micky off when I get onto one of those tangents where I start to do humo
"And it really pisses Peter and Micky off when I get onto one of those tangents where I start to do humor"
Small: The thing is, the reader doesnt want to hear about bad times
"The thing is, the reader doesn't want to hear about bad times"
Small: As far as groupies, I never saw any of them
"As far as groupies, I never saw any of them"
Small: Ive got a farm in England where I breed horses
"I've got a farm in England where I breed horses"
Small: I would say that fifty percent of my show is killer comedy
"I would say that fifty percent of my show is killer comedy"