Davy Jones Jones in 1965 in an ad for single "What Are We Going To Do?" Background information Birth name David Thomas Jones Born (1945-12-30)30 December 1945 Openshaw, Lancashire, England Died 29 February 2012(2012-02-29) (aged 66) Stuart, Florida, U.S. Genres Pop rock pop rock sunshine pop psychedelic rock music hall Occupation(s) Actor musician recording artist performing artist businessman Instruments Vocals Years active 1961–2012 Labels Colpix Bell Associated acts The Monkees Website davyjones.net