Monkees singer Davy Jones dies in Florida at 66

Davy Jones, a former actor turned singer who helped propel the TV rock band The Monkees to the top of the pop charts and into rock 'n' roll history, died Wednesday in Florida. He was 66. Jones, lead singer of the 1960s group that was assembled as an

29, 2012 – Davy Jones, once a teen heartthrob during the 1960s as the lead singer of the pop group "The Monkees," has died in Florida at the age of 66. (/CBS News) Correction: Clarification: SuperFan badge holders consistently post smart,

Davy Jones, center, died of a heart attack in Florida on Wednesday. He was 66. Jones is seen on the Los Angeles set of the television show The Monkees in November 1967 with bandmates Mickey Dolenz, left, Peter Tork, right, and Mike Nesmith.

By Marco R. della Cava, USA TODAY Davy Jones, the mop-topped leader of 1960s pop band The Monkees, died Wednesday of a massive heart attack. Jones was 66. Davy Jones, left, Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork and Michael Nesmith were The Monkees. Davy Jones, left

Davy Jones was the lead singer of the 1960s band The Monkees, the Beatles-esque pop group that was created to star in the TV sitcom of the same name. He di.