FROM THE NEWS NEST: The Monkees’ Davy Jones Dies at 66

February 29. 2012 | By Dustin Shey


It’s just been reported that lead singer of The Monkees, Davy Jones, has passed away in Florida. The cause of death is not yet known as Davy is currently undergoing an autopsy to determine what happened in the singer’s last days.

Growing up watching The Monkees TV show every Saturday morning as a child, this comes as quite a shock to fans everywhere. The witty and charming Jones was the heartthrob of many and quite an influence on even more, including this music lover.

In celebration of his life, the TV show, and his untimely death, we suggest just one last time you spend your day “monkee-ing” around.

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