Just heard it on the radio...
http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/obit/story/2012-02-29/obit-monkees-singer-davy-jones/53304196/1
Guitar teacher offering lessons in Plainfield IL
Remember waiting every week to see The Monkeys
"It's all about stickin it to the man!"
It's a long way to the top if you want to rock n roll!
Loved the Monkees as a kid.
Then went through a stretch where I was embarrassed I'd liked them.
But a good pop song is a good pop song!
My fave was Pleasant Valley Sunday.
RIP
Don
Wow... really young to pass. I still listen to them ocassionally, there is a great bluegrass version of "Take the Last Train to Clarksville" by the Grascals in case you have not seen this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L2hlWTshlQ
They even mention the Monkee's in the video.
Very sad news.
RIP, Davy.
Bish
"I play live as playing dead is harder than it sounds!"
All I can say is, thank you Davy for the music and the fun you gave me when I was a kid....it might be over 40 years ago now, but I still remember the things that gave me a buzz whenI was a kid - Batman was the other biggie round about that time.RIP Davy, and thanks for the music, the laughter and the great memories.
Vic
"Sometimes the beauty of music can help us all find strength to deal with all the curves life can throw us." (D. Hodge.)
My cousin was a huge Monkees fan. A sad moment.
"Be good at what you can do" - Fingerbanger"
I have always felt that it is better to do what is beautiful than what is 'right'" - Eliot Fisk
Wedding music and guitar lessons in Essex. Listen at: http://www.rollmopmusic.co.uk
Yes, this a shame. The Monkees was was a great show.
