Davy Jones R.I.P.

[andy-hughes]

Sad loss - one of the greatest of the sixties pop bands.

Oh I feel my age now ...!

[The Builder]

Yes, I think you're right Andy. I remember when they were "manufactured". I always thought they represented the lighter, fun side of Pop music amongst all the political/hippy things that were going at the time. They were much derided for that, but it was essential "kids" Pop of the time.

[ladybird49]

RIP Davy , i loved him when i was a kid

[FredPuli43]

He was the most instantly likeable of the band ( and the best jockey). Racing's loss was music's gain. Yes, they were manufactured but, for all that, they did have a couple of good hit recordings.

[dickythecook]

He'll be having a catch-up with Ena Sharples in the Rovers in the sky.
I think he played her grandson, but I was only little at the time.

[The Builder]

Andy, I hope you don't mind. I'd take any chance to put Cassandra Wilson on AB. This is her take on the Monkees first big hit record............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faK8TxS-D1w

[jrtv]

Great band, great character ... loved them as a kid on TV ... they proved they could sing in the end, R I P Davy ... thank you .. !!

[rockyracoon]

Oh wow, I loved the Monkees, what a shame and only 66 years old.

[Ann]

One of my favourites - how sad. All the older music icons are leaving us ..

[netibiza]

No, I don't believe it, what did he die off? RIP Davy!

[welshlibranr]

Loved the Monkees, never missed the series when I was young, so sad about Davy Jones, 66 isn't old these days............

[douglas9401]

A heart attack it seems netibiza. Bit of a shame.

[dotty.]

I hadn't heard of it today so literally just came on ab for a quick nose about and spotted this! It's awful, i'm quite choked really.

[Mrsspagnoli57]

First 45' I ever bought 'I'm a Believer' by the Monkees. Still have 3 Monkees Annuals-won't get rid part of memory bank. Remember my Mum embroidered their names on my jumper! Happy Days.

[Robinia]

Yes, it is a very sad loss, I loved the Monkees, great personalities, and I still love the music.
I've got a Monkees annual too Mrsspagnoli :o)

[Hopkirk]

I had to laugh at the Daybreak Hollywood correspondent this morning (somebody Ross?) who said he played Edna Sharples' grandson in Corrie.

[Kiki-frog]

Such a shame. The Monkees were such an innocent, feel-good band. Anyone remember Davy in Corrie?

[missprim]

To a fellow Mancunian Davy Jones, the boy done well.
RIP Davy, gone too soon.

[tastymorsel]

He played Stanley.Ena Sharples grandson.I remember it well

[divegirl]

:0( So sad....my first crush too RIP Davy xxx