RIP Davy Jones lead singer of the Monkees died suddenly this morning (Weds. Feb. 29) of a massive heart attack in Indiantown, Florida where he lived, confirmed his publicist Helen Kensick. Jones sang lead vocals on the hit songs "I Wanna Be Free" and "Daydream Believer."
Jones was born Dec. 30, 1945, in Manchester, England. He started his career as a racehorse jockey and then got his start in acting, which spawned his musical career. He was 1 of more than 500 applicants, who tried to land one of the open spots in the Monkees, who were put together for the American television show bearing the bands name.
