Davy Jones | 1945 - 2012

The Monkees. From l-r, Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith, Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork. (Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images)

Aug. 9, 2012 11:47 AM PT

Actor and musician Davy Jones, who gained fame with the 1960s band The Monkees, has died in Florida. He was 66. Read more

The Monkees get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on July 10, 1989. (Mark Terrill / Associated Press)

Davy Jones photographed in January 1997 in the San Fernando Valley. (Ann Johansson / For The Times)

Members of The Monkees pose in front of a telephone booth in London on Jan. 10, 1997, after announcing plans for the group to begin touring for the first time in 30 years. From left to right, Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith and Peter Tork. (Lynne Sladky / Associated Press)

Peter Tork, left, Davey Jones and Micky Dolenz of The Monkees pose during a portrait session to announce the band’s 45th anniversary tour held at the Groucho Club on Feb. 21, 2011, in London. (Dave J. Hogan / Getty Images)