Davy Jones: The Monkees Singer Dies at 66

Davy Jones was an English singer and actor. Born on December 30, 1945, in Manchester, he was a child actor and a horse jockey in training.

He was a member of The Monkees, the band formed for the TV series of the same name in 1966. He sang lead on hits including "Daydream Believer." He had earlier appeared on Broadway in Oliver! and on the Ed Sullivan Show the night the Beatles first appeared.

The band reunited for tours. Jones died of a heart attack at a farm in Stuart, Florida, on February 29, 2012, at age 66.

Achievements: Hits including "Daydream Believer."

Birth: December 30, 1945 - Manchester, England.

Profession: Singer and actor.

Interesting Facts: He played the Artful Dodger on Broadway.