Davy Jones, a multifaceted individual, left his home to pursue a career as a jockey. During his time as an apprentice, he was encouraged to explore the world of acting, which led him to secure a role in a production of "Peter Pan". This marked the beginning of a successful acting career, as he went on to appear in notable productions such as "Coronation Street" in 1960 and "The Pickwick Papers" in 1952.
Jones's talents eventually led him to land the iconic role of "The Artful Dodger" in "Oliver!", which in turn took him to the bright lights of Broadway. It was here that he was discovered by Ward Sylvester, who brought him to Los Angeles. This led to a role in the popular sitcom "The Monkees" in 1965, which would go on to span 58 television episodes, 9 albums, a television special, and a movie.
After departing "The Monkees" in the early 1970s, Jones rejoined fellow Monkee Micky Dolenz and songwriters Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart to create an album and embark on a touring schedule. In addition to his work with "The Monkees", Jones continued to perform in various stage productions, including "The Real Live Brady Bunch" and "Oliver!" for a second time.
Jones also fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming a jockey, and later rejoined "The Monkees" for touring from 1986-1989 and again from 1996-1997. Tragically, Davy Jones passed away at the age of 66 due to a heart attack on February 29, 2012.
