 | From Chad Bowar, your About Music Editor The music world lost two legendary figures last week with the passing of Davy Jones of the Monkees and guitarist Ronnie Montrose. The Monkees were a TV creation that became huge stars in the '60s. Jones sang lead on some of their biggest hits, including "Daydream Believer." Montrose played with Van Morrison and Edgar Winter before forming his own band Montrose, which featured singer Sammy Hagar. | |
Davy Jones Of The Monkees Dies At Age 66
Davy Jones was the biggest teen heartthrob of all members of the Monkees. Vocally, he is best remembered for his lead on "Daydream Believer." Davy Jones died in his sleep of a massive heart attack, according to his publicist. He was 66.
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Guitarist Ronnie Montrose Dies
Guitarist Ronnie Montrose passed away over the weekend at his home in California. He was 64. Montrose started in bands in the late '60s, and joined the Edgar Winter Group. He formed his own band Montrose in 1973. He also released several solo albums over the years.
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Monkees Profile
Beloved by literally generations of fans, sneered at by the hip, and eventually done in by their disgust at their own limited options, the "American Beatles," as they were designed, went through all the various stages of fame and then some.
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Top 10 Monkees Songs
The made-for-TV Monkees were a prototype for boy bands to come. Inspired by the success of the Beatles in both music and film, aspiring TV producers Bob Rafelson and Bert Schneider put together an American group to star in a TV comedy about a rock and roll band. The Monkees were a major commercial success and eventually took artistic control over their own music.
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