Davy Jones, the lead singer of The Monkees, passed away on February 29, 2012, after a long battle with lung cancer. He was 66 years old. Jones was born David Thomas Jones in Manchester, England, on December 30, 1945. He began his career as a child actor, appearing in several British films and television shows.
Davy Jones: A Melodic Journey through the Life of an Iconic English Actor and Singer