Danny Jones
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Daniel Alan David "Danny" Jones (born 12 March 1986) is an English musician who is one of the lead vocalists and guitarists for pop rock
band McFly
, alongside fellow members Tom Fletcher
(guitar, vocals), Dougie Poynter
(bass guitar, vocals) and Harry Judd
(drums).
McFly rose to fame in 2004, in part due to their association with Busted who helped launch them by offering them the position of support act in their tour, A Present for Everyone. Jones met Tom Fletcher
when he auditioned for the boyband V
(whom he had mistaken as being a more Bustedesque band), Fletcher
, who was filming the auditions for Island Records
, later approached Jones. The two conversed and found they had common interests and so Fletcher
invited Jones to write with him and James Bourne
. When writing projects for Busted had ended, the two began writing for their own then unnamed band, eventually moving, temporarily, into the InterContinental Hotel
, in London. Drummer (Harry Judd
) and bassist (Dougie Poynter
) were subsequently recruited via an advert placed by the duo in the NME magazine.
Jones has co-written all five of McFly's studio albums
along with his fellow band members. He also penned three of his own solo tracks on the first three McFly albums. He has also produced tracks for McFly and other musicians; for example, he produced their song Only The Strong Survive from their fourth studio album "Radio:ACTIVE" as well as his band's cover of Rihanna's "Umbrella". He has also produced countless demos for his band, alongside his bandmate Tom Fletcher. Jones also takes the role of lead guitarist in most performances, with Fletcher acting as rhythm guitar, and can be seen performing solos in songs such as That Girl, I Wanna Hold You, Everybody Knows & Transylvania.
As a side project, Jones has also been working on remixes for his band's songs as well as other songs. Songs such as Party Girl, Nowhere Left To Run and Take Me There have all been remixed under the name Danny Jones. Some remixes can be found as b-sides on singles released from the album Above The Noise. Jones has also been seen at many concert afterparties as a DJ.
, and in 2007 made a cameo on Doctor Who
episode "The Sound of Drums
". They also appeared on Ghosthunting with...
and Gordon Ramsay
's The F Word.
Jones has appeared with McFly at many televised music events, including T4 on the Beach
and the first and second annual Nickelodeon UK Kids Choice Awards.
They also starred in the teen comedy film Just My Luck with Lindsay Lohan
and Chris Pine
. Without his bandmates, Jones has appeared on several shows, including Never Mind the Buzzcocks
, Celebrity Juice
and 8 out of 10 cats
. On 4 October 2009, Jones appeared on All Star Family Fortunes with his family, playing against Zöe Lucker
.
As of 15 January 2010, Jones has been participating in the British ITV1
celebrity reality television programme Popstar to Operastar
. He was voted off on the fourth week by public vote, losing out to Marcella Detroit
.
2007 Georgia Horsley
, having previously dated Miss England 2008 Laura Coleman
.
2004
2005
Pop rock
Pop rock is a music genre which mixes a catchy pop style and light lyrics in its guitar-based rock songs. There are varying definitions of the term, ranging from a slower and mellower form of rock music to a subgenre of pop music...
band McFly
McFly
McFly are an English pop rock band who first found fame in 2004. The band consists of Tom Fletcher , Danny Jones , Dougie Poynter and Harry Judd . They were signed to the Island Records label from their 2004 launch until December 2007, before creating their own label, Super Records...
, alongside fellow members Tom Fletcher
Tom Fletcher
Thomas Michael "Tom" Fletcher is an English singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is best known as one of the lead vocalists and guitarists of English pop rock band McFly, in addition to being the group's founder and principal songwriter...
(guitar, vocals), Dougie Poynter
Dougie Poynter
Dougie Lee Poynter is an English musician and the bass guitarist and vocalist for the pop rock boyband McFly.- McFly :...
(bass guitar, vocals) and Harry Judd
Harry Judd
Harry Mark Christopher Judd is an English musician who is best known as the drummer for British pop rock band McFly, along with fellow band members Tom Fletcher, Dougie Poynter and Danny Jones...
(drums).
McFly
Tom Fletcher
Thomas Michael "Tom" Fletcher is an English singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is best known as one of the lead vocalists and guitarists of English pop rock band McFly, in addition to being the group's founder and principal songwriter...
when he auditioned for the boyband V
V (band)
V were a UK five-piece boyband made up of Antony Thomas Brant, Aaron Buckingham, Mark Harle, Kevin McDaid and Leon Pisani.-Career:Band member Antony Brant came up with the band name "V" because V is the Roman numeral for five and there were five members in the band...
(whom he had mistaken as being a more Bustedesque band), Fletcher
Tom Fletcher
Thomas Michael "Tom" Fletcher is an English singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is best known as one of the lead vocalists and guitarists of English pop rock band McFly, in addition to being the group's founder and principal songwriter...
, who was filming the auditions for Island Records
Island Records
Island Records is a record label that was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica. It was based in the United Kingdom for many years and is now owned by Universal Music Group...
, later approached Jones. The two conversed and found they had common interests and so Fletcher
Tom Fletcher
Thomas Michael "Tom" Fletcher is an English singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is best known as one of the lead vocalists and guitarists of English pop rock band McFly, in addition to being the group's founder and principal songwriter...
invited Jones to write with him and James Bourne
James Bourne
James Elliot Bourne is an English singer-songwriter and co-founder of pop bands Son of Dork and Busted. He is currently pursuing a solo career under the name Future Boy. His albums have sold over six million copies...
. When writing projects for Busted had ended, the two began writing for their own then unnamed band, eventually moving, temporarily, into the InterContinental Hotel
InterContinental
InterContinental is a brand of upscale luxury hotels, founded by Pan American World Airways, under Juan Trippe, and now owned by InterContinental Hotels Group. The chain operates over 200 hotels and resorts in approximately 75 nations.-History:...
, in London. Drummer (Harry Judd
Harry Judd
Harry Mark Christopher Judd is an English musician who is best known as the drummer for British pop rock band McFly, along with fellow band members Tom Fletcher, Dougie Poynter and Danny Jones...
) and bassist (Dougie Poynter
Dougie Poynter
Dougie Lee Poynter is an English musician and the bass guitarist and vocalist for the pop rock boyband McFly.- McFly :...
) were subsequently recruited via an advert placed by the duo in the NME magazine.
Jones has co-written all five of McFly's studio albums
McFly discography
The discography of English pop rock band McFly consists of 18 singles, 25 music videos, five studio albums, two compilation albums, two live albums and one soundtrack.-Studio albums:-Compilation albums:-Soundtrack albums:-Live albums:-Singles:...
along with his fellow band members. He also penned three of his own solo tracks on the first three McFly albums. He has also produced tracks for McFly and other musicians; for example, he produced their song Only The Strong Survive from their fourth studio album "Radio:ACTIVE" as well as his band's cover of Rihanna's "Umbrella". He has also produced countless demos for his band, alongside his bandmate Tom Fletcher. Jones also takes the role of lead guitarist in most performances, with Fletcher acting as rhythm guitar, and can be seen performing solos in songs such as That Girl, I Wanna Hold You, Everybody Knows & Transylvania.
As a side project, Jones has also been working on remixes for his band's songs as well as other songs. Songs such as Party Girl, Nowhere Left To Run and Take Me There have all been remixed under the name Danny Jones. Some remixes can be found as b-sides on singles released from the album Above The Noise. Jones has also been seen at many concert afterparties as a DJ.
Television and film appearances
Jones has appeared alongside his McFly bandmates in numerous TV shows. In January 2005, they guest-starred in an episode of the long-running British drama series CasualtyCasualty (TV series)
Casualty, stylised as Casual+y, is a British weekly television show broadcast on BBC One, and the longest-running emergency medical drama television series in the world. Created by Jeremy Brock and Paul Unwin, it was first broadcast on 6 September 1986, and transmitted in the UK on BBC One. The...
, and in 2007 made a cameo on Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Doctor Who is a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC. The programme depicts the adventures of a time-travelling humanoid alien known as the Doctor who explores the universe in a sentient time machine called the TARDIS that flies through time and space, whose exterior...
episode "The Sound of Drums
The Sound of Drums
"The Sound of Drums" is an episode of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It was broadcast on BBC One on 23 June 2007, and is the twelfth episode of Series 3 of the revived Doctor Who series...
". They also appeared on Ghosthunting with...
Ghosthunting With...
Ghosthunting With... is based on investigating purported paranormal activity. Yvette Fielding hosts the programme, broadcast on digital channel ITV2, where she takes celebrities to haunted buildings to investigate....
and Gordon Ramsay
Gordon Ramsay
Gordon James Ramsay, OBE is a Scottish chef, television personality and restaurateur. He has been awarded 13 Michelin stars....
's The F Word.
Jones has appeared with McFly at many televised music events, including T4 on the Beach
T4 on the Beach
T4 On The Beach is a British one day music event which is held on the beach at Weston-super-Mare and televised for Channel 4. The event began in 2003 as Pop Beach in Great Yarmouth, changing to the current title and venue in 2005....
and the first and second annual Nickelodeon UK Kids Choice Awards.
They also starred in the teen comedy film Just My Luck with Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan is an American actress, pop singer and model. She began her career as a child fashion model before making her motion picture debut in Disney's 1998 remake of The Parent Trap at the age of 11...
and Chris Pine
Chris Pine
Christopher Whitelaw "Chris" Pine is an American actor. He has appeared in the romantic comedies The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement and Just My Luck , as well as the action films Smokin' Aces and Unstoppable . In 2009, he portrayed James T...
. Without his bandmates, Jones has appeared on several shows, including Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game television show with a pop music theme, currently without a permanent presenter. It stars Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding as team captains. The show is produced by Talkback Thames for the BBC, and is usually aired on BBC Two...
, Celebrity Juice
Celebrity Juice
Celebrity Juice is a British television comedy panel game show on ITV2 that has been airing since 24 September, 2008. The show is presented by Keith Lemon, with regular captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton, alongside regular panellist Rufus Hound...
and 8 out of 10 cats
8 Out of 10 Cats
8 out of 10 Cats is a television comedy panel game made by Zeppotron for Channel 4. It was first broadcast on 3 June 2005. The show is based on statistics and opinion polls, and draws on polls produced by a variety of organizations and new polls commissioned for the programme, carried out by...
. On 4 October 2009, Jones appeared on All Star Family Fortunes with his family, playing against Zöe Lucker
Zöe Lucker
Zöe Elizabeth Lucker is an English actress best known for playing the roles of Tanya Turner on ITV's Footballers' Wives and Vanessa Gold in EastEnders.-Career:...
.
As of 15 January 2010, Jones has been participating in the British ITV1
ITV1
ITV1 is a generic brand that is used by twelve franchises of the British ITV Network in the English regions, Wales, southern Scotland , the Isle of Man and the Bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey. The ITV1 brand was introduced by Carlton and Granada in 2001, alongside the regional identities of their...
celebrity reality television programme Popstar to Operastar
Popstar to Operastar
Popstar to Operastar is a British television programme singing competition based around the training of pop stars of current to be able to sing opera. The show began airing on ITV on 15 January 2010 at 9pm. The show is repeated on TV3 Ireland on Saturday evening. The programme is produced by...
. He was voted off on the fourth week by public vote, losing out to Marcella Detroit
Marcella Detroit
Marcella Detroit is a vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter. She was a member of the band Shakespears Sister, along with Siobhan Fahey of Bananarama. Detroit's soprano voice provided lead vocals on their biggest hit, "Stay," which was No...
.
Personal life
As of September 2009, Jones was dating Miss EnglandMiss England
The Miss England competition is an annual beauty pageant targeted at young females aged 17–24 years living in England. Entrants must hold a British passport to enter....
2007 Georgia Horsley
Georgia Horsley
Georgia Faye Horsley won the Miss England 2007 title and the opportunity to represent England in the Miss World 2007 pageant which was held in Sanya, China on 1 December that year.-Biography:...
, having previously dated Miss England 2008 Laura Coleman
Laura Coleman
Laura Coleman is an English model, who won the Miss England 2008 beauty pageant.-Biography:Born in Melton Mowbray, Coleman comes from a family of beauty pagent winners. Her maternal grandmother Irene become Miss Army Pin-Up and Miss Lovely Legs in the 1940s...
.
Awards
(For awards won with McFly see: McFly Awards)2004
- Smash Hits AwardsSmash Hits Poll Winners PartyThe Smash Hits Poll Winners Party was an awards ceremony which ran from 1988 to 2005. Each award winner was voted by readers of the Smash Hits magazine. It ended with the closure of the magazine in February 2006....
- Most Fanciable Male
2005
- Smash Hits AwardsSmash Hits Poll Winners PartyThe Smash Hits Poll Winners Party was an awards ceremony which ran from 1988 to 2005. Each award winner was voted by readers of the Smash Hits magazine. It ended with the closure of the magazine in February 2006....
- Most Snoggable Male