National Davy Jones, Lead Singer of The Monkees , Dies by Gary Kopycinski on February 29, 2012 Gary Kopycinski Author More in National: Rep. Kelly Condemns FDA Approval of Flavored E-Cigarettes May 6, 2026 Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus Introduces Constitutional Amendment to Ban Slavery in Wisconsin February 24, 2026 Martha Washington’s Enslaved Maid Ona Judge Made a Daring Escape to Freedom – but the National Park Service Has Erased Her Story From Philadelphia Exhibit February 14, 2026 FLORIDA—(ENEWSPF)—February 29, 2012. Davy Jones, the British lead singer of the 1960’s band The Monkees, died today in Martin County, Florida of an apparent heart attack. Jones was 66 years old.