Had she still been around when this happened, my mom would've been heartbroken. And I am too. These guys were always one of my favorites, and Davy was my favorite Monkee.
Genuine? No..they were 4 young men hired as actors for a TV show that eventually became a band. All their hits were because of Don Kirshner. I used to watch them as a kid. They were a spoof of the Beatles. One song to youtube was Mike Nesmiths you just may be the one. They opened once for Jimi Hendrix and got booed.. Its so sad that only Mickey is left..Rip Davey, Peter and Mike.. Did you also know that David Bowie changed his last name from Jones to never be confused with Davey Jones?..
@@Veekator Thank you for taking time to clarify their story. I did know that David Bowie changed his name from Jones, however, I didn't know the full reason as to why. And your explanation does make sense. I also grew up with the music of the Monkeys and the Beatles. Yet, I never fully knew the full extent of their back story. You are a star for clarifying this. I wish you and yours a blessed and prosperous New Year 🎉
@@Veekator So they were hired. That doesn't mean they were not genuine. They were an awesome band. You can't even spell their names correctly and you are an expert on the Monkees. It's Davy and Micky. And Don Kirshner was not the reason for their hits. It was Carole King, Boyce and Hart, Neal Diamond, and Mike Nesmith. Don Kirshner was an idiot who was eventually fired for his stupid decisions. You might want to do some research before commenting.
@@ladybug160 Veekator is clueless. You grew up with their music but you couldn't have been much of a fan if you think they were called the Monkeys. The Monkees!!
@@rocknroll1 I would usually let this ride. However, since you made your point about how " clueless" some people may be due to a slight misspelling of a person's name - just thought I would mention it is Neil and not Neal Diamond 😂😂
Now only Mickey Dolenz is left. R.I.P. Davy, Peter, & Mike Nesmith. ❤️🙏🏻 They’re legends live on. May Mickey continue with his legacy for many more years to come. ❤️💕
He died the same year my Husband died, (Colon Cancer) on our 39th Wedding Anniversary. I'd married him in High School in 1973. Sir Davy, you were 66, & my husband was 57. May you both meet each other in Heaven.
Davey Jones was my only celebrity crush. I was 12 when I discovered The Monkees. I had many pictures of him and the other Monkees from those teen magazines so popular at that time. RIP Davey Jones, You were well loved by many teenage girls.
Me too they are so funny! Season 1 is the BEST! The episode of the horse and Mike writes a song, d Monkee Mother, Ghost Town and the one where they have to stay in the haunted mansion for one night to inherit the organ- so funny! Kim
They was a manufactured band,that turned out to be the most exciting show for the teenagers, we didn't care how they got together just that they did & it was a success, we rushed home from school to watch it ,like our older sisters did when the Micky Mouse came on. In the end they were better liked in the US than the Beatles.
I was born and raised in America and I remember where I was and where I was standing when the Beatles first debuted on The Ed Sullivan Show when I was 5 years old . And I had older siblings and we always had great music in our house everything from classical the Jazz to big band to the best of pop music to underground music Beatles stones traffic king crimson right up into the mid and late '70s and Punk and New Wave and metal and on and on and on . Even though we loved the monkeys you cannot possibly say they were loved more than the Beatles . Perhaps for you and your friends but not where I grew up , not in the Philadelphia area .
THE MONKEES WERE LOVED WAY MORE THAN THE BEATLES, who were ugly and not gorgeous like the Monkees- Michael Nesmith is brilliant way above the Beatles by ions... he even wrote me a letter when he was a super busy as a produucer of films and video in 1986 and I treasure it to this day- how many letter did the Beatles write to their fans? I remember seeing a clip in black and white of girls burning Beatles albums because they said they didn't even look at them at all. The Monkees out sold the Beatles, Rolling Stones and Jefferson Airplane COMBINED in 1966 and 1967 !!!! @@gardensofthegods ,
My grandad met him when they were touring Australia he came to Perth at a racetrack my dad worked at when he was around 14-15. He rode a horse with him.
The Monkees recorded and performed for about five decades, so I wonder what chance it was you suggest they didn't have. The production company originally wanted to cash in on the popularity of A Hard Days Night, but there was never a claim that the guys were emulating the Beatles' sound. Except for Davy Jones, their sound was distinctly American. Both musical groups hold great value in music history.
Miss my friend so much. He was a humble loving man always giving . The world won't be the same without him in it.
Davy,will never be forgotten.
I still can't believe that he and Peter are gone. Rest in peace, gentlemen. We love you.
I grew up with the monkees. We all grow and get older. So sad still to this day. Losing davy and peter. God rest their souls
Had she still been around when this happened, my mom would've been heartbroken. And I am too. These guys were always one of my favorites, and Davy was my favorite Monkee.
One of the most genuine bands ever!!! They were so talented and also so naturally funny 😀
Genuine? No..they were 4 young men hired as actors for a TV show that eventually became a band. All their hits were because of Don Kirshner. I used to watch them as a kid. They were a spoof of the Beatles. One song to youtube was Mike Nesmiths you just may be the one. They opened once for Jimi Hendrix and got booed..
Its so sad that only Mickey is left..Rip Davey, Peter and Mike.. Did you also know that David Bowie changed his last name from Jones to never be confused with Davey Jones?..
@@Veekator Thank you for taking time to clarify their story. I did know that David Bowie changed his name from Jones, however, I didn't know the full reason as to why. And your explanation does make sense. I also grew up with the music of the Monkeys and the Beatles. Yet, I never fully knew the full extent of their back story. You are a star for clarifying this.
I wish you and yours a blessed and prosperous New Year 🎉
@@Veekator So they were hired. That doesn't mean they were not genuine. They were an awesome band. You can't even spell their names correctly and you are an expert on the Monkees. It's Davy and Micky. And Don Kirshner was not the reason for their hits. It was Carole King, Boyce and Hart, Neal Diamond, and Mike Nesmith. Don Kirshner was an idiot who was eventually fired for his stupid decisions. You might want to do some research before commenting.
@@ladybug160 Veekator is clueless. You grew up with their music but you couldn't have been much of a fan if you think they were called the Monkeys. The Monkees!!
@@rocknroll1 I would usually let this ride. However, since you made your point about how " clueless" some people may be due to a slight misspelling of a person's name - just thought I would mention it is Neil and not Neal Diamond 😂😂
Now only Mickey Dolenz is left. R.I.P. Davy, Peter, & Mike Nesmith. ❤️🙏🏻 They’re legends live on. May Mickey continue with his legacy for many more years to come. ❤️💕
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I'm heart broken still and its 2022 .and now Peter,x Mike. Linda Bellamy UK
Thanks for the monkeeys music!! Looove!! ❤️😭
He died the same year my Husband died, (Colon Cancer) on our 39th Wedding Anniversary. I'd married him in High School in 1973. Sir Davy, you were 66, & my husband was 57. May you both meet each other in Heaven.
Good looking chap. Lovely singing voice. Good memories of him.
Remain in peace both Jones and Tork...
and now Nesmith 😞
The Monkees will never be forgotten.
Davey Jones was my only celebrity crush. I was 12 when I discovered The Monkees. I had many pictures of him and the other Monkees from those teen magazines so popular at that time. RIP Davey Jones, You were well loved by many teenage girls.
Such a big part of my childhood. So many memories laughing at the Monkees and their antics.
Me too they are so funny! Season 1 is the BEST! The episode of the horse and Mike writes a song, d Monkee Mother, Ghost Town and the one where they have to stay in the haunted mansion for one night to inherit the organ- so funny! Kim
I remember having the biggest crush as a little girl on Davy Jones back in the 70s. May he rest in eternal love and peace.
They was a manufactured band,that turned out to be the most exciting show for the teenagers, we didn't care how they got together just that they did & it was a success, we rushed home from school to watch it ,like our older sisters did when the Micky Mouse came on. In the end they were better liked in the US than the Beatles.
I was born and raised in America and I remember where I was and where I was standing when the Beatles first debuted on The Ed Sullivan Show when I was 5 years old .
And I had older siblings and we always had great music in our house everything from classical the Jazz to big band to the best of pop music to underground music Beatles stones traffic king crimson right up into the mid and late '70s and Punk and New Wave and metal and on and on and on .
Even though we loved the monkeys you cannot possibly say they were loved more than the Beatles .
Perhaps for you and your friends but not where I grew up , not in the Philadelphia area .
THE MONKEES WERE LOVED WAY MORE THAN THE BEATLES, who were ugly and not gorgeous like the Monkees- Michael Nesmith is brilliant way above the Beatles by ions... he even wrote me a letter when he was a super busy as a produucer of films and video in 1986 and I treasure it to this day- how many letter did the Beatles write to their fans? I remember seeing a clip in black and white of girls burning Beatles albums because they said they didn't even look at them at all. The Monkees out sold the Beatles, Rolling Stones and Jefferson Airplane COMBINED in 1966 and 1967 !!!! @@gardensofthegods ,
I miss him so!
I heard about his passing, so sad, he looked good even in advanced age. He got the lion's share of the attention, & brought in the teen girls.
Total classics!
10 years now! 😪
It funny...I always think of Davy Jones as a young soul.
Interesting fact: He was on the Ed Sullivan show...when the Beatles premiered.
Gone too soon!
God bless his soul R.i.p
Had great voice, jones.
My grandad met him when they were touring Australia he came to Perth at a racetrack my dad worked at when he was around 14-15. He rode a horse with him.
I met him in mark's and Spencer while I was shopping, he was so sweet 😋
@@maggieboo8142 ❤️
He didn’t die in his sleep a Belive he was at his ranch at the time after riding his horse
The Dutchman must have a captain.
😢
I look at pics of Davy at 20 years and this photo... so much going on in this pic.. not the same man
I seriously doubt that they were the first manufactured band.
Not the first, maybe, but probably the biggest and best fake band.
If you want to see a living Davy Jones check out Jolly or Korean English men. They are great 👍
He was the same height as me.
He died at the hospital after complaining of chest pains while tending his horses. He was not the lead singer but ONE of the leads. Geezzzz
manufactured group.and sounded like it.Tried to emulate the Beatles .No chance
The Monkees recorded and performed for about five decades, so I wonder what chance it was you suggest they didn't have. The production company originally wanted to cash in on the popularity of A Hard Days Night, but there was never a claim that the guys were emulating the Beatles' sound. Except for Davy Jones, their sound was distinctly American. Both musical groups hold great value in music history.
The Monkees sound better than The Beatles.
@@quentindugger5389 HAHAHAHAHAHA
@@quentindugger5389 LOL
It's the truth. The Bealtes were highly overrated.