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[Helene]

Davy Jones of "The Monkees" fame, died today of a heart attack at age 66:
http://www.people.co...0574693,00.html

My inner 5th-grader mourns him.

[Bonnette]

I wasn't a fan, but familiarity bred affection over the years and...I mourn him, too.

[sandik]

I was so sad when I heard this news today -- I remember the Monkees as great, innocent fun.

[carbro]

The cute one.  My inner 10th-grader is sitting right beside Helene's inner 5th-grader.  The Monkees were easy, non-threatening, one-dimensional entertainment at an age (for me and for the culture at large) when things were getting complicated and confusing.  They provided nice spot to retreat to.

[dirac]

I remember reading that Hendrix spent a very brief period opening for these guys, which must have presented an interesting contrast for those in the audience seeking non-threatening entertainment.

[Amy Reusch]

Bob Dylan too...(opened for them)

[carbro]

A friend reminded me that years before the Monkees, Davy Jones began his American career as the Artful Dodger in the Broadway production of Oliver!  For that, he was nominated for a Tony Award.

[kfw]

Amy Reusch, on 29 February 2012 - 07:07 PM, said:

Bob Dylan too...(opened for them)

Do you remember any specifics, Amy? Was this during their 80's reunion tour? It didn't happen during their heyday in the 60's.

[Mashinka]

The Guardian has done Jones proud with pictures and clips of his career.  Here are some of him including a stint in 'Ben Casey'.
http://www.guardian....e-life-in-clips

The pictures are here:

http://www.guardian....717556&index=13

If you scroll down to the comments at the end it's nice to note the usually cynical Guardian readers have nothing but kind things to say about Davy Jones.