Helene Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Davy Jones of "The Monkees" fame, died today of a heart attack at age 66: http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20574693,00.html My inner 5th-grader mourns him. Link to comment
Bonnette Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I wasn't a fan, but familiarity bred affection over the years and...I mourn him, too. Link to comment
sandik Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I was so sad when I heard this news today -- I remember the Monkees as great, innocent fun. Link to comment
carbro Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 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. Link to comment
dirac Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 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. Link to comment
Amy Reusch Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Bob Dylan too...(opened for them) Link to comment
carbro Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 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. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-fLLuQgIss&feature=share Link to comment
kfw Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 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. Link to comment
Mashinka Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 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.co.uk/music/tvandradioblog/2012/feb/29/davy-jones-monkee-life-in-clips The pictures are here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/gallery/2012/mar/01/davy-jones-life-pictures#/?picture=386717556&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. Link to comment
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