Davy Remembered at The Emmy Awards
Davy was included in the Memorial video shown at this year's Emmy Awards...he is the second shown.
Great new song from Johnny J. Blair "Singer at Large"
Davy's facebook page posted this great video of a couple of songs performed at a recent show. Johnny J. Blair was a member of Davy's band and said that Davy was like a big brother to him. Here's the post...
"At a recent performance in Chicago, Johnny J Blair "Singer at Large' performed "Like A Big Brother" for the first time. This is a song that he wrote about his many years working with David and as a close friend of David's. Expect a studio recording of this and more in the future. Enjoy the song and performance..."
"At a recent performance in Chicago, Johnny J Blair "Singer at Large' performed "Like A Big Brother" for the first time. This is a song that he wrote about his many years working with David and as a close friend of David's. Expect a studio recording of this and more in the future. Enjoy the song and performance..."
Davy featured in The Born Loser comic strip
Great comic strip tribute to Davy from yesterday's paper!
Great Photo of the guys!
Here's a fantastic photo taken by Nurit Wilde at a private memorial for Davy.
Video from the memorial in NYC
Here are some videos from YouTube from the memorial for Davy in NYC and also some photos thanks to the wonderful Fred Velez!
Also, check out this link for some more wonderful photos from the evening!
Also, check out this link for some more wonderful photos from the evening!
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Full Video from David Jones Beavertown Memorial
Got this from Davy's facebook page. I really appreciate them taking the time to do this for us and to them and David's family for making these available to see!
"The video is almost 3 hours in length and was recorded with permission at the event by Sarah Combs & Jeff Calfee. This video is being made available online for fans to watch who couldn't be there, free of charge, with the permission of the Jones Family. We do hope that those of you who were not able to be at the Beavertown Memorial will enjoy this video and find some closure through it."
Part 2 will be up soon, it was giving them trouble.
"The video is almost 3 hours in length and was recorded with permission at the event by Sarah Combs & Jeff Calfee. This video is being made available online for fans to watch who couldn't be there, free of charge, with the permission of the Jones Family. We do hope that those of you who were not able to be at the Beavertown Memorial will enjoy this video and find some closure through it."
Part 2 will be up soon, it was giving them trouble.
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Lovely note from Jessica...
Here is a really lovely note posted by Jessica on her facebook, our love and prayers go out to her in this tough time...
My husband, David T. Jones, brought millions of smiles to peoples faces. Through his songs, his humor and just his simple way of being he comforted many people at different times and in different ways.
I saw him literally take the shirt off his back to give it to someone else. He gave with out reserve emotionally, physically, monetarily and spiritually at times without even knowing it.
He was a giving, caring and loving man.
To all his family, friends and fans I say in his words…"Remember me the way you hoped I'd be" David T Jones.
As for me - He was everything I hoped he'd be and then some.
There are no words to express the feelings and emotions David and I felt and had for one another. Our love goes on and I will forever keep the memories in my mind and the love in my heart.
I was privileged to know him, love him and be loved by him.
Remember him and smile - for he is at peace.
- Jessica Pacheco Jones -
My husband, David T. Jones, brought millions of smiles to peoples faces. Through his songs, his humor and just his simple way of being he comforted many people at different times and in different ways.
I saw him literally take the shirt off his back to give it to someone else. He gave with out reserve emotionally, physically, monetarily and spiritually at times without even knowing it.
He was a giving, caring and loving man.
To all his family, friends and fans I say in his words…"Remember me the way you hoped I'd be" David T Jones.
As for me - He was everything I hoped he'd be and then some.
There are no words to express the feelings and emotions David and I felt and had for one another. Our love goes on and I will forever keep the memories in my mind and the love in my heart.
I was privileged to know him, love him and be loved by him.
Remember him and smile - for he is at peace.
- Jessica Pacheco Jones -
Attending the Memorial for Davy Jones in Beavertown, PA
My mom and I were able to attend the memorial for Davy held in Beavertown, PA this past weekend. It was really beautiful. There was a band there called The Monkeephiles who, joined by a couple extra musicians, did a fantastic job with all the Monkees tunes- even making it through all the studio banter in Gonna Buy Me A Dog! Everyone requested songs and sang along. Then there were letters read from Micky and Peter and stories told by neighbors and friends. Afterwards, we went down to the church Davy bought to turn into a Monkees museum and laid flowers, candles, notes, and photos. They blocked off the streets of the little town for hundreds of us to make the walk from the fairgrounds to the church and back.
The people of Beavertown couldn't have been more welcoming and gracious to us and we thank them very much for allowing us to take part in their memorial. Money was raised at the event to help the town cover the costs of having us all there and enough was raised to not only cover the cost but to help start the Davy Jones Memorial Fund so that they can have an event next year where they will dedicate a statue of Davy in the town.
I've included some photos I took at the event and a little video with clips. You'll have to forgive the awful video skills, I was a bit cold and had no tri-pod. The Davy Jones Facebook page is hoping to post a video of the entire memorial if permission is given by the family so I'll keep you posted.
The people of Beavertown couldn't have been more welcoming and gracious to us and we thank them very much for allowing us to take part in their memorial. Money was raised at the event to help the town cover the costs of having us all there and enough was raised to not only cover the cost but to help start the Davy Jones Memorial Fund so that they can have an event next year where they will dedicate a statue of Davy in the town.
I've included some photos I took at the event and a little video with clips. You'll have to forgive the awful video skills, I was a bit cold and had no tri-pod. The Davy Jones Facebook page is hoping to post a video of the entire memorial if permission is given by the family so I'll keep you posted.
Letters from Micky and Peter read at the memorial...
Note from Peter...
"Thank you for the opportunity to contribute some memories at this memorial for David Thomas Jones, Davy to you. I am truly at a loss for words, mostly remembering moments that pale in the telling of them. I carry so many images of Davy through the years: the bright teen at the center of The Monkees TV show, the witty prankster, always with a joke (not always a new joke, but always a joke!), the dedicated horseman, the devoted family man, and the gifted performer who captured hearts around the world. Davy adored performing, and adored meeting and greeting his fans. He was tireless in making himself available to sing a song, do a dance, shake a hand; whatever was asked. I had heart-to-heart moments with him that were among the best in my life. I was blessed to know and work closely with him. He was one in about 6 billion, give or take. We won't see his like again. He left much too soon. I share your sadness. Thank you again for this chance to contribute. God bless and keep you all."
Note from Micky...
"I never thought in a million years that I'd be writing something like this. Where do I start? How do I finish? How can I possibly describe in a few words me and Davy Jones? We worked together, we lived together, we had families together, we played and fought together like best friends in a school yard. We were as close to siblings as you could possibly get. He was my brother. One day many years ago when we were on concert tour of England, we rolled into town and Davy asked if I wanted to go out on the track and exercise a race horse. Being a horseman myself, I jumped at the opportunity. We mounted the horses and took off. Within seconds we were going a thousand miles an hour. As we rode neck and neck, flying like the wind, we looked over at each other and laughed hysterically like two little kids on their first hobby horses. I have seldom felt such a thrill. Ride on cowboy, ride on."
"Thank you for the opportunity to contribute some memories at this memorial for David Thomas Jones, Davy to you. I am truly at a loss for words, mostly remembering moments that pale in the telling of them. I carry so many images of Davy through the years: the bright teen at the center of The Monkees TV show, the witty prankster, always with a joke (not always a new joke, but always a joke!), the dedicated horseman, the devoted family man, and the gifted performer who captured hearts around the world. Davy adored performing, and adored meeting and greeting his fans. He was tireless in making himself available to sing a song, do a dance, shake a hand; whatever was asked. I had heart-to-heart moments with him that were among the best in my life. I was blessed to know and work closely with him. He was one in about 6 billion, give or take. We won't see his like again. He left much too soon. I share your sadness. Thank you again for this chance to contribute. God bless and keep you all."
Note from Micky...
"I never thought in a million years that I'd be writing something like this. Where do I start? How do I finish? How can I possibly describe in a few words me and Davy Jones? We worked together, we lived together, we had families together, we played and fought together like best friends in a school yard. We were as close to siblings as you could possibly get. He was my brother. One day many years ago when we were on concert tour of England, we rolled into town and Davy asked if I wanted to go out on the track and exercise a race horse. Being a horseman myself, I jumped at the opportunity. We mounted the horses and took off. Within seconds we were going a thousand miles an hour. As we rode neck and neck, flying like the wind, we looked over at each other and laughed hysterically like two little kids on their first hobby horses. I have seldom felt such a thrill. Ride on cowboy, ride on."
Micky to take Davy's spot at Epcot this year
"Based on suggestions from fans of Davy Jones and The Monkees that they would love to see Micky Dolenz at this year’s Flower Power concert series, we agreed with fans that it would be a fitting way to remember Davy, who has been a mainstay of the event for more than a decade. "
Way to go fans!! Thanks everyone for showing your support for the guys and making all those phone calls!
Micky will be performing at Epcot's Flower Power Concert Series May 18-20.
Way to go fans!! Thanks everyone for showing your support for the guys and making all those phone calls!
Micky will be performing at Epcot's Flower Power Concert Series May 18-20.
Davy Jones' Daughters "Greatly Comforted" by Fans' "Support and Love"
Davy Jones' family is taking comfort in fans' outpouring of support from around the world.
The late Monkees' singer's daughters—Talia Jones, Sarah McFadden, Jessica Cramer and Annabel Jones—told E! News in a statement that their family "has been greatly comforted by the support and love of everyone who has reached out to us."
"Knowing that so many people around the world were so affected by our Dad's life and music makes us feel connected to you all," the statement continued. "You are in our thoughts and hearts."
Jones, who passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 29 at age 66 after suffering a heart attack, is expected to be cremated and buried in Florida sometime this week. Bandmates Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, and Mike Nesmith will not be attending the service so as to avoid a "media circus." They will, however, be attending the public memorials in the works for New York City and Manchester, England, where the TV heartthrob was born and grew up.
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The late Monkees' singer's daughters—Talia Jones, Sarah McFadden, Jessica Cramer and Annabel Jones—told E! News in a statement that their family "has been greatly comforted by the support and love of everyone who has reached out to us."
"Knowing that so many people around the world were so affected by our Dad's life and music makes us feel connected to you all," the statement continued. "You are in our thoughts and hearts."
Jones, who passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 29 at age 66 after suffering a heart attack, is expected to be cremated and buried in Florida sometime this week. Bandmates Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, and Mike Nesmith will not be attending the service so as to avoid a "media circus." They will, however, be attending the public memorials in the works for New York City and Manchester, England, where the TV heartthrob was born and grew up.
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Monkees' Albums Sales Gain 1,265% Following Davy Jones' Death
March 08, 2012By Keith Caulfield (@keith_caulfield), Los Angeles
Following the death of the Monkees' Davy Jones on Feb. 29, the pop group returns to the Billboard 200 albums chart for the first time since 2003.
"The Best of the Monkees" re-enters at No. 20 with 17,000 (up 7,808% according to Nielsen SoundScan) while "Flashback With the Monkees" debuts at No. 125 with 5,000 (a gain of 252%). They were last seen on the Billboard 200 on June 21, 2003, when "The Best of the Monkees" wrapped a then-five week run.
Collectively, the group's albums sold 29,000 in the week ending March 4 -- a gain of 1,265% over the 2,000 copies sold the previous week. In terms of digital track sales, the act's best seller this week is "Daydream Believer," which shifts 39,000 (up 5,346%) and debuts at No. 49 on Hot Digital Songs.
The Monkees' overall track sales grew by 3,750% -- moving from 4,000 sold in the week that ended Feb. 26 to 140,000 this past week. In all of 2011, the band sold 174,000 tracks and 96,000 albums.
Following the death of the Monkees' Davy Jones on Feb. 29, the pop group returns to the Billboard 200 albums chart for the first time since 2003.
"The Best of the Monkees" re-enters at No. 20 with 17,000 (up 7,808% according to Nielsen SoundScan) while "Flashback With the Monkees" debuts at No. 125 with 5,000 (a gain of 252%). They were last seen on the Billboard 200 on June 21, 2003, when "The Best of the Monkees" wrapped a then-five week run.
Collectively, the group's albums sold 29,000 in the week ending March 4 -- a gain of 1,265% over the 2,000 copies sold the previous week. In terms of digital track sales, the act's best seller this week is "Daydream Believer," which shifts 39,000 (up 5,346%) and debuts at No. 49 on Hot Digital Songs.
The Monkees' overall track sales grew by 3,750% -- moving from 4,000 sold in the week that ended Feb. 26 to 140,000 this past week. In all of 2011, the band sold 174,000 tracks and 96,000 albums.
Exclusive: Michael Nesmith Remembers Davy Jones
In 1996, however, he shocked fans by reuniting with the band for the album Justus and a brief European tour the next year. That was the last time he spent any real time with Davy Jones, but the singer's death brought back a flood of memories and he agreed to speak with Rolling Stone through e-mail...
Andrew Sandoval's Come to the Sunshine Podcast
Make sure you check out
Andrew Sandoval's latest podcast paying tribute to Davy Jones. His podcast is always a hit but this one is especially full of great music and surprises!
My thoughts...
What a grin. I met David Jones 3 times. A total of maybe 5 minutes. Brief pleasantries were exchanged in a line of anxious fans. So why do I feel so attached to this man? So deeply saddened by his passing? Because in those few seconds, those exciting few seconds time, he made you feel like a friend. I stepped up to greet him and suddenly I was the only one in the room.
Sometimes you hear stories of people who have met those they admire only to be sorely disappointed in what they found. Davy did not disappoint. He was genuinely kind. There was nothing fake in that big boyish grin. You could tell he was thrilled to be there, had the time of his life on stage singing his songs and telling stories and that he thought that it was really great that you'd liked it too. He was just in it to have a great time and share it with all of us.
I love to hear stories from other fans, I hang on every word. Each one tells the same story of a wonderful man - his jokes, his stories, his antics, and his smile.
Something went missing from the world last week that everyone felt. There is a hole in our lives now where this man once stood. There has been such an outpouring of love for David and his family and for Micky, Peter, and Mike who have all been so gracious to share their hurt with us. Many people ask how the death of a "celebrity" could cause such a stir around the world? That's easy. He didn't have millions of fans, he had millions of friends.
You will be missed.
Sometimes you hear stories of people who have met those they admire only to be sorely disappointed in what they found. Davy did not disappoint. He was genuinely kind. There was nothing fake in that big boyish grin. You could tell he was thrilled to be there, had the time of his life on stage singing his songs and telling stories and that he thought that it was really great that you'd liked it too. He was just in it to have a great time and share it with all of us.
I love to hear stories from other fans, I hang on every word. Each one tells the same story of a wonderful man - his jokes, his stories, his antics, and his smile.
Something went missing from the world last week that everyone felt. There is a hole in our lives now where this man once stood. There has been such an outpouring of love for David and his family and for Micky, Peter, and Mike who have all been so gracious to share their hurt with us. Many people ask how the death of a "celebrity" could cause such a stir around the world? That's easy. He didn't have millions of fans, he had millions of friends.
You will be missed.
Monkees Back on the Billboard Charts
Daydream Believer has popped up at #69 on the Billboard UK charts!!
Davy Jones on Biography
Make sure to check out the Biography special on Davy Jones that ran this weekend in his honor at this link.
A Really Fantastic Story...
Thank you very much to Mr. Jeffery Sherman for allowing me to share this story here...
With Davy Jones sad and tragic passing yesterday, many thoughts have been going through my mind. I felt I should put them down here.
Most of you know, I was a writer/producer on the show "Boy Meets World" for the first four seasons. During the third season, I wrote the episode, "Rave On!"
The way this episode evolved was that Micky Dolenz had been my best friend and collaborator. I thought it would be really cool to get the Monkees on the show and perform a couple of songs. Micky said "Yeah, good luck!"
We had already had both Micky and Peter on previous episodes, but only as individuals. I can't express how difficult it was to get all three to come on the show at the same time. It had been nearly ten years since the guys -- Davy, Peter and Micky -- had toured together and, though they were all on good terms, it was a major deal for them to appear together, let alone play together. Their previous 20-year reunion tour had been the top-grossing concert tour that year and the idea that they would appear together again on our TGIF show seemed, perhaps, somewhat less spectacular of an opportunity. After begging the guys and their management, I finally was able to get the three Monkees to agree...
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With Davy Jones sad and tragic passing yesterday, many thoughts have been going through my mind. I felt I should put them down here.
Most of you know, I was a writer/producer on the show "Boy Meets World" for the first four seasons. During the third season, I wrote the episode, "Rave On!"
The way this episode evolved was that Micky Dolenz had been my best friend and collaborator. I thought it would be really cool to get the Monkees on the show and perform a couple of songs. Micky said "Yeah, good luck!"
We had already had both Micky and Peter on previous episodes, but only as individuals. I can't express how difficult it was to get all three to come on the show at the same time. It had been nearly ten years since the guys -- Davy, Peter and Micky -- had toured together and, though they were all on good terms, it was a major deal for them to appear together, let alone play together. Their previous 20-year reunion tour had been the top-grossing concert tour that year and the idea that they would appear together again on our TGIF show seemed, perhaps, somewhat less spectacular of an opportunity. After begging the guys and their management, I finally was able to get the three Monkees to agree...
Keep Reading...
From the Chicago Tribune...
Davy Jones has died from a heart attack at age 66
Completely devastated to have to type this news. My thoughts go out to his family as well as all of his adoring fans. We will always love you and miss you greatly. Gonna go cry with my fellow fans.
Davy Jones has passed away from a heart attack Wednesday morning at the age of 66.
From Davy's Webpage...
It is with the deepest sadness that Davy’s family has announced that he passed away on February 29th. Jessica has lost a devoted husband, and Talia, Sarah, Jessica, and Annabel a loving father, while Harrison, Lauren, and Phoenix have lost a proud grandfather. His sisters in England—Hazel, Beryl, and Lynda—have lost their brother.
While we are deeply saddened by our loss, we give thanks and find comfort in our memories.
Davy loved to laugh each day, and we know he would want his fans to remember him with laughter and not tears. You all meant such a lot to him.
If we all listen a little bit harder we will hear him singing with the angels tonight. Our wish for him is that he sleep tight… we will always be with him.
Love Still Abides
He has passed on beyond the range of sight
Into the glory of the morning light
Out of the reach of sorrow and despair
Safe in the shelter of the Father’s care
Weep not for him, say not he is dead
He has gone on a few short steps ahead
Faith looks beyond this time of grief and pain
Love still abides, and we shall meet again.
Peter Tork:
It is with great sadness that I reflect on the sudden passing of my
long-time friend and fellow-adventurer, David Jones. His talent will
be much missed; his gifts will be with us always. My deepest sympathy
to Jessica and the rest of his family. Adios, to the Manchester
Cowboy.
Peace and love, Peter T.
Micky Dolenz:
I am in a state of shock; Davy and I grew up together and shared in
the unique success of what became The Monkees phenomena. The time we
worked together and had together is something I’ll never forget. He
was the brother I never had and this leaves a gigantic hole in my
heart. The memories have and will last a lifetime. My condolences go
out to his family.
Michael Nesmith:
All the lovely people. Where do they all come from? So many lovely and
heartfelt messages of condolence and sympathy, I don’t know what to
say, except my sincere thank you to all. I share and appreciate your
feelings. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves here. While it is
jarring, and sometimes seems unjust, or strange, this transition we
call dying and death is a constant in the mortal experience that we
know almost nothing about. I am of the mind that it is a transition
and I carry with me a certainty of the continuity of existence. While
I don’t exactly know what happens in these times, there is an ongoing
sense of life that reaches in my mind out far beyond the near horizons
of mortality and into the reaches of infinity. That David has stepped
beyond my view causes me the sadness that it does many of you. I will
miss him, but I won’t abandon him to mortality. I will think of him as
existing within the animating life that insures existence. I will
think of him and his family with that gentle regard in spite of all
the contrary appearances on the mortal plane. David’s spirit and soul
live well in my heart, among all the lovely people, who remember with
me the good times, and the healing times, that were created for so
many, including us. I have fond memories. I wish him safe travels.
Davy Jones has passed away from a heart attack Wednesday morning at the age of 66.
From Davy's Webpage...
It is with the deepest sadness that Davy’s family has announced that he passed away on February 29th. Jessica has lost a devoted husband, and Talia, Sarah, Jessica, and Annabel a loving father, while Harrison, Lauren, and Phoenix have lost a proud grandfather. His sisters in England—Hazel, Beryl, and Lynda—have lost their brother.
While we are deeply saddened by our loss, we give thanks and find comfort in our memories.
Davy loved to laugh each day, and we know he would want his fans to remember him with laughter and not tears. You all meant such a lot to him.
If we all listen a little bit harder we will hear him singing with the angels tonight. Our wish for him is that he sleep tight… we will always be with him.
Love Still Abides
He has passed on beyond the range of sight
Into the glory of the morning light
Out of the reach of sorrow and despair
Safe in the shelter of the Father’s care
Weep not for him, say not he is dead
He has gone on a few short steps ahead
Faith looks beyond this time of grief and pain
Love still abides, and we shall meet again.
Peter Tork:
It is with great sadness that I reflect on the sudden passing of my
long-time friend and fellow-adventurer, David Jones. His talent will
be much missed; his gifts will be with us always. My deepest sympathy
to Jessica and the rest of his family. Adios, to the Manchester
Cowboy.
Peace and love, Peter T.
Micky Dolenz:
I am in a state of shock; Davy and I grew up together and shared in
the unique success of what became The Monkees phenomena. The time we
worked together and had together is something I’ll never forget. He
was the brother I never had and this leaves a gigantic hole in my
heart. The memories have and will last a lifetime. My condolences go
out to his family.
Michael Nesmith:
All the lovely people. Where do they all come from? So many lovely and
heartfelt messages of condolence and sympathy, I don’t know what to
say, except my sincere thank you to all. I share and appreciate your
feelings. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves here. While it is
jarring, and sometimes seems unjust, or strange, this transition we
call dying and death is a constant in the mortal experience that we
know almost nothing about. I am of the mind that it is a transition
and I carry with me a certainty of the continuity of existence. While
I don’t exactly know what happens in these times, there is an ongoing
sense of life that reaches in my mind out far beyond the near horizons
of mortality and into the reaches of infinity. That David has stepped
beyond my view causes me the sadness that it does many of you. I will
miss him, but I won’t abandon him to mortality. I will think of him as
existing within the animating life that insures existence. I will
think of him and his family with that gentle regard in spite of all
the contrary appearances on the mortal plane. David’s spirit and soul
live well in my heart, among all the lovely people, who remember with
me the good times, and the healing times, that were created for so
many, including us. I have fond memories. I wish him safe travels.
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Remembering Monkees Singer Davy Jones on MSNBC
ABC News
Micky on ABC News
Micky on the Today Show
Kasabian pay tribute to Davy Jones at the NME Awards
In Memory of the Cute One: Davy Jones' Greatest Musical Moments
Rob Sheffield
Rolling Stone
Davy Jones was the grooviest of the Monkees, which makes him one of the grooviest pop stars who ever existed. He was the best dancer in the Monkees, the Cute One, the one with the coy English accent, the bowl-cut boy-child who shook those cherry-red maracas and always got the girl. He was also the guy who stole David Bowie's original name. A theater kid from Manchester, England, he was an old-school trooper with the work ethic of the professional hoofer. Just last summer, on the Monkees' great 45th anniversary tour, he busted out his trademark moves with astonishing vigor, doing a world-class boogaloo to "She Hangs Out," despite self-deprecating banter like, "Hello, I'm Davy's dad."
What set Davy apart from the other Monkees was that he loved being a pop singer. He was never squeamish about the heart-throb role, and he didn't pine for hippie credibility the way his dashiki-donning American bandmates did. He was from a different world – while Mike Nesmith and Peter Tork were lapsed folkies, and Micky Dolenz was a Hollywood kid, Davy was a child of the stage. He was a little out of place in the psychedelic romp Head, later musing that the movie they should have made instead was Ghostbusters.
Davy obligingly strapped on an electric guitar for his rock ballad "I Wanna Be Free," but it never really clicked as a Davy Jones song, because he clearly didn't sound comfortable telling some girl to buzz off. He was the Monkee who welcomed girlie adoration, without rolling his eyes about it like his fellow Monkees. He was the one with stars in his eyes for a different girl every episode, to the point where the show made a running joke out of the other Monkees complaining that all the girls were in love with Davy.
There's an episode of The Monkees where the bad guys are spying on the band with a hidden camera. When they watch their footage of Davy Jones, as he's walking down the street, he looks right into their camera and starts doing an impromptu soft-shoe routine to "Way Down Upon The Swanee River." The bad guys ask, "Do you think he knew he was being watched?" For the devoted Monkees fans at home, the joke was that this was Davy exactly how we pictured him: always on, a true showman. In an excellent TV Land documentary from a few years ago, we see Davy at home, semi-retired on his Pennsylvania farm with his prize racehorses. But he sets up a folding chair in the mud by the stables, busts out his acoustic guitar, and sings "Daydream Believer" to one of his horses.
Anyone lucky enough to catch the Monkees' 45th Anniversary Tour last summer can tell you: he never lost that spark as a showman, and he never lost a step as a singer, dancer or performer. That's why he'll always be beloved as a great pop star in a great pop band. Jones never became a major part of the Monkees' songwriting, but his boyish, flirtatious voice was always one of their main attractions. So here's a playlist of Davy's greatest moments.
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Rolling Stone
Davy Jones was the grooviest of the Monkees, which makes him one of the grooviest pop stars who ever existed. He was the best dancer in the Monkees, the Cute One, the one with the coy English accent, the bowl-cut boy-child who shook those cherry-red maracas and always got the girl. He was also the guy who stole David Bowie's original name. A theater kid from Manchester, England, he was an old-school trooper with the work ethic of the professional hoofer. Just last summer, on the Monkees' great 45th anniversary tour, he busted out his trademark moves with astonishing vigor, doing a world-class boogaloo to "She Hangs Out," despite self-deprecating banter like, "Hello, I'm Davy's dad."
What set Davy apart from the other Monkees was that he loved being a pop singer. He was never squeamish about the heart-throb role, and he didn't pine for hippie credibility the way his dashiki-donning American bandmates did. He was from a different world – while Mike Nesmith and Peter Tork were lapsed folkies, and Micky Dolenz was a Hollywood kid, Davy was a child of the stage. He was a little out of place in the psychedelic romp Head, later musing that the movie they should have made instead was Ghostbusters.
Davy obligingly strapped on an electric guitar for his rock ballad "I Wanna Be Free," but it never really clicked as a Davy Jones song, because he clearly didn't sound comfortable telling some girl to buzz off. He was the Monkee who welcomed girlie adoration, without rolling his eyes about it like his fellow Monkees. He was the one with stars in his eyes for a different girl every episode, to the point where the show made a running joke out of the other Monkees complaining that all the girls were in love with Davy.
There's an episode of The Monkees where the bad guys are spying on the band with a hidden camera. When they watch their footage of Davy Jones, as he's walking down the street, he looks right into their camera and starts doing an impromptu soft-shoe routine to "Way Down Upon The Swanee River." The bad guys ask, "Do you think he knew he was being watched?" For the devoted Monkees fans at home, the joke was that this was Davy exactly how we pictured him: always on, a true showman. In an excellent TV Land documentary from a few years ago, we see Davy at home, semi-retired on his Pennsylvania farm with his prize racehorses. But he sets up a folding chair in the mud by the stables, busts out his acoustic guitar, and sings "Daydream Believer" to one of his horses.
Anyone lucky enough to catch the Monkees' 45th Anniversary Tour last summer can tell you: he never lost that spark as a showman, and he never lost a step as a singer, dancer or performer. That's why he'll always be beloved as a great pop star in a great pop band. Jones never became a major part of the Monkees' songwriting, but his boyish, flirtatious voice was always one of their main attractions. So here's a playlist of Davy's greatest moments.
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PCA Tribute: Davy Jones (1945 – 2012)
The first time I met Davy Jones he wasn’t wearing any pants. I’m serious. This is the kind of pop culture memory that you just can’t make up. Me and Verne Pickford stood in the doorway to his darkened trailer where he and his band were snacking on sandwiches and fruit. Davy Jones sat on the bench facing the doorway and beckoned us to come in. “Come in, come in” he motioned to us with a smile and a wink. We stood there stunned for just a moment. Not because we hadn’t been near celebrities before. Both Verne and I were regulars around the autograph show circuit. But the two of us were paralyzed as we gawked at these two little naked legs jutting out of a pair of red silk briefs. “Sit down! Sit down!” he said, patting the seat beside him. Well what was I to do? As strange as it was that Davy Jones wasn’t wearing any pants, when he tells you to sit down, you just gotta sit down so I took the seat next to him.....
Davy Jones of The Monkees: A towering multimedia star
Davy Jones was not a tall man. But what a long pop-culture shadow he cast....
'Davy Jones deserves a lot of credit'--Monkees co-creator Bob Rafelson
"Davy Jones deserves a lot of credit, let me tell you," Rafelson, 79, said from his home outside Aspen, Colo. "He may not have lived as long as we wanted him to, but he survived about seven lifetimes, including being perhaps the biggest rock star of his time....”
DAVID BURKE
Remembering Davy Jones
In 20-plus years of interviewing celebrities, none have ever died within months of our conversation -- until today.
The Monkees' Davy Jones' death from a heart attack at age 66 was especially affecting, since I had interviewed him in October for a November date at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center. I had previously interviewed him in 1993....
The Monkees' Davy Jones' death from a heart attack at age 66 was especially affecting, since I had interviewed him in October for a November date at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center. I had previously interviewed him in 1993....
Milling About Remembers Davy Jones with Micky Dolenz
In memory of Davy Jones, host Robin Milling revisits Milling About with Micky Dolenz who reminisced about The Monkees from the first audition to what made them such a cultural phenomenon.
Jones, who left us too soon at the age of 66, once told Robin in a 2005 interview how he'd like to be remembered. He said, 'I don’t want to be remembered as a Monkee or as the Artful Dodger or as an actor or as a singer or as a songwriter. I want to be remembered by each person differently. They all have something they can tell about and things we’ve been intimate over whether it be conversation or whether it be a kiss. I want to retire unknown and anonymous and just fade away. I want to be on a cruise ship or something and when I know it I’ll be overboard before anybody knows and be eaten by a whale. I’ll be back somewhere on some beach somewhere. When my kids go to the ocean I want them to know I’m there. So that would be kind of a romantic (legacy) in my way.''
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Letter to Davy from Johnny J Blair
Johnny J Blair "Singer at Large" was very active in Davy's band and on the tour this past year...
LETTER TO DAVY JONES FROM JOHNNY J BLAIR "SINGER AT LARGE" 2/29/12 San Francisco
Dear David,
In regards to your letter to me from January, even though we’ve gigged and spoken since, I apologize that I didn’t respond in writing. I can hear you now, “Well, get on with it man.” So, I will stop crying like a baby every four minutes and ignore the literally hundreds of well-wishing calls and emails and answer your letter finally. Back in 1994, you and I were driving to Williamsport. You asked why I was so down. I rambled on about the hurtful circumstances of losing my job at the studio. You pep-talked me with amazing stories about all the times you were kicked to the curb and rose up like Rocky. Feeling instantly better, I said “Thanks.” You replied, “Good stories huh? I hope you wrote that all down cuz I just made them up as I went along.” Four years after that, I was having an unhappy time working at a music store. You phoned in, catching up on some music I was having transcribed. You detected my mopey mood and wound up saying, “Hang in there mate. I love ya like a brother.” That changed my day, if not my life. Last summer, we were in Beavertown, drinking wine in the living room, watching soccer and talking about everything from God to women to the weeds in the rain gutter (man, we sure knocked out some yardwork didn’t we?). You said it again, “You’re the brother I never had John.” Like brothers, we have our tiffs, almost always ending up with you buying me dinner or giving me a sweater. I’m wearing that green Star Trek-y looking one now. Now I’m flashing over the brainstorms, the hare-brained schemes, and the incredible creative energy you always have. I’m tremendously grateful for your lessons in staging, for the career boosts, for your fervent support of me and Eric Biondo and Felipe Torres and the guys in our own music projects, and for giving me so much carte blanc when we recorded your songs—so many hours we put in the studio. You are a true artist. Remember that time in Canada, walking through freezing rain to an Irish Pub while Loafy kept saying, “It’s just around the corner…”? That was the first time you heard me sing “Love Love Alone.” You got involved in that song and made a difference. Maybe we’ll sing it next time I see you. By the way, going out with the horses? Brilliant scripting mate! Perfect coda for the Manchester Cowboy. A great rider and a great writer. Tomorrow night I’m doing a show at this club you’d probably like. Several people asked if I wanted to cancel. I said, “Heck no! Davy Jones would want the show to go on.” I’ll probably be doing that Sleepy Jean song too. I’ll be singing for you mate. Well, I’m off to have another cry. Say hello to your Mum and Dad for me.
Love You Forever,
From Your Younger Brother, JJB
Rhino Remembers Davy
A Message From Kevin Gore, President & CEO, Rhino Entertainment
The Rhino family is profoundly saddened to hear the unfortunate news of Davy Jones' passing.
Davy has left behind an immeasurable mark on music and pop culture history. As a member of The Monkees, Davy has brightened people's lives for nearly 50 years. From their debut and the ensuing Monkee-mania of the '60s, to their extraordinary revival in the '80s, to 2011's heralded reunion tour, it's clear that Davy and his music will continue to make an impact for many, many years.
Davy will be truly missed. We hope you join us in remembering the life of a true pop icon.
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The Rhino family is profoundly saddened to hear the unfortunate news of Davy Jones' passing.
Davy has left behind an immeasurable mark on music and pop culture history. As a member of The Monkees, Davy has brightened people's lives for nearly 50 years. From their debut and the ensuing Monkee-mania of the '60s, to their extraordinary revival in the '80s, to 2011's heralded reunion tour, it's clear that Davy and his music will continue to make an impact for many, many years.
Davy will be truly missed. We hope you join us in remembering the life of a true pop icon.
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Davy Jones Guest Book on Legacy.com
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