I don't know about you guys but The Monkees was for me a Saturday morning favourite growing up. Even then the series was on its 18th re-run. It is completely unbelievable to me that Davy Jones has died at the age of 66.
When I think of Davy Jones, even as a 66 year old, I still see him as the young, spunky, cheeky boy he played on The Monkees. Fellow Monkee and genius songwriter Mike Nesmith has summed up Davy Jones life and death beautifully. E online has reported Nesmiths reaction, here is a portion of the commentary;
"That David has stepped beyond my view causes me the sadness that it does many of you," he continued, "I will miss him, but I won't abandon him to mortality. I will think of him as existing within the animating life that insures existence. I will think of him and his family with that gentle regard in spite of all the contrary appearances on the mortal plane. David's spirit and soul live well in my heart, among all the lovely people, who remember with me the good times, and the healing times, that were created for so many, including us. "I have fond memories. I wish him safe travels."
Davy Jones is survived by his wife and four daughters from previous marriages. Here is Davy Jones and The Monkees with their classic, that has also been covered by the Replacements,
" Daydream Believer".
