Davy Jones was a celebrated English singer, songwriter, and actor, best known as the frontman for the pop-rock band The Monkees. Born in Manchester, England, he began his career as a child actor before achieving international stardom in the 1960s with his bandmates. With The Monkees, he recorded numerous hit singles, including 'Daydream Believer' and 'Last Train to Clarksville,' and starred in their popular television series. After the group's initial run, Jones continued a successful solo career in music and theatre until his death in 2012.