David Thomas "Davy" Jones (Manchester, December 30, 1945 – Indiantown, February 29, 2012) was a British singer, actor, and musician, known primarily as a member of the pop rock group The Monkees. His career began in theater, where he played the role of the Artful Dodger in the musical *Oliver!* both in London and on Broadway, earning a Tony Award nomination for his performance. In 1965, he was cast as a member of The Monkees, a group created for the eponymous television series. Jones quickly became a teen idol and the lead vocalist on many of their most famous hits, including international successes such as "Daydream Believer," "A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You," and "Valleri." After the group disbanded, he pursued a solo career and participated in numerous Monkees reunions over the decades. Along with the other members, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1989, solidifying his status as a 1960s pop culture icon.