Danny Jones
Danny Jones | |
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Born | Daniel Alan David Jones 12 March 1986 |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2003–present |
Spouse |
Georgia Horsley (m. 2014) |
Children | 1 |
Musical career | |
Genres | Pop rock |
Instrument(s) |
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Labels | |
Member of | McFly |
Website | McFly |
Daniel Alan David Jones
From 2018, Jones released a handful of solo singles, with his debut EP being released in 2019. He won the February 2024 The Masked Singer finale; he released his version of "It's All Coming Back to Me Now", which peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Downloads Chart.
Early life
Jones was born and raised in
Their father walked out on the family when Danny was eighteen and it left a lasting impression on him. Not long after, he co-wrote the song "Don't Know Why" (from Wonderland) with Vicky.
McFly
When they finished writing projects for Busted, Fletcher and Jones began writing for their own, then-unnamed band. They temporarily moved into the
The McFly song "
As a side project, Jones works on remixes for his band's songs, including "Party Girl" or "Nowhere Left to Run", and "Take Me There". Some remixes can be found as b-sides on singles released from the album
Solo work
Jones is a music producer and keen DJ. After McFly's direction changed it was announced he would remix "Party Girl" as a b-side of the single after that he remixed "Nowhere Left to Run" for the "That's the Truth" single. After this success Jones played songs such as "Take Me There" or "
Jones released his debut solo single, "Is This Still Love", in 2018. The single peaked at number 44 on the UK Singles Downloads Chart.[15] He released a further five singles from his debut EP, titled EP, in 2019.[16]
In 2024, Jones participated in and won the
In 2024, Jones will be featured as a coach on the upcoming thirteenth series of The Voice UK with Tom Fletcher in a duo chair.[20]
Personal life
On 26 July 2013, Jones announced he was engaged to model and former Miss England, Georgia Horsley. They married on 2 August 2014 in Malton, North Yorkshire.[21] They have a son, who was born in January 2018.
He is an avid supporter of
Discography
With McFly
Albums/EPs
Year | Title | Label |
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2019 | "EP" | Self-released |
Solo Singles
Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album |
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UK Digital | |||
2018 | "Is This Still Love" | 44[22] | N/A |
2019 | "Muddy Water" | - | EP |
"Bad Habits" | - | ||
"$igns" | - | ||
"Talk In The Morning" | - | ||
"Without Me" | - | ||
2020 | "Do Not Worry" | - | N/A |
2024 | "It's All Coming Back To Me" | 2[23] | N/A |
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Notes |
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2005 | Casualty | With McFly |
2007 | Doctor Who | Cameo with McFly |
Ghosthunting With... | With Mcfly | |
2008 | The F Word | With Mcfly |
2009 | Hollyoaks | With Mcfly |
All Star Family Fortunes
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Against Zoe Lucker
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2010 | Celebrity Juice | Panellist |
Popstar to Operastar | Contestant | |
2011 | Celebrity Juice | Panellist |
2013 | The McFly Show | One off ITV Special
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Nevermind the Buzzcocks
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Panellist | |
2017–2023 | The Voice Kids UK
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Coach/Judge |
2018 | Celebrity Juice | Panellist |
2020 | The Cube Christmas Celebrity Special
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Contestant |
Blankety Blank Christmas Special | Panellist | |
2021 | I Can See Your Voice | Guest Panellist |
2022 | Celebrity MasterChef | Contestant |
2024 | The Masked Singer
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Contestant ("Piranha") |
The Voice UK | Coach with Tom Fletcher |
Film
Year | Title | Notes |
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2006 | Just My Luck | With McFly |
Event appearances
Year | Title | Notes |
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2006 | T4 on the Beach | With McFly |
2007 | T4 on the Beach | |
2007 | Nickelodeon UK Kids Choice Awards
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2008 | T4 on the Beach |
Awards
(For awards won with McFly, see:
2004
- Smash Hits Awards – "Most Fanciable Male"[24]
2005
- Smash Hits Awards – "Most Snoggable Male"[25]
2024
- Winner of The fifth series of the masked singeras Piranha
References
- ^ a b "Q&A: Danny Jones". The Guardian. 21 October 2006.
- ^ Births, Marriages & Deaths Index of England & Wales, 1984–2005
- ^ a b "Top of the class, top of the charts — Danny Jones, guitarist and vocalist in McFly". The Guardian. 20 July 2004.
- ^ "It's all about mum's salon for McFly star Danny Jones". The Bolton News. 2 May 2011.
- ^ Staff (2008). "Danny Jones – McFly" (PDF). Sound Rights. UK Music. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 January 2014. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
- ^ Alexis Petridis (23 July 2004). "Mad about the boys". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 23 November 2007.
- ^ "Debut McFly album track by track". /www.mcflyofficial.com McFlyOfficial.com. Archived from the original on 24 December 2007. Retrieved 23 November 2007. See track three, "Room on the Third Floor".
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link - ^ "The Voice Kids 2023: Danny Jones answers YOUR questions about the new series". BBC. 2 July 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ Westbrook, Caroline (30 June 2017). "The Voice Kids preview: Danny Jones gets tearful over 11-year-old's Kelly Clarkson song". Metro. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ Taylor, Frances (20 May 2017). "Pixie Lott is left speechless and Danny Jones has goosebumps in the new trailer for The Voice Kids". Radio Times. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ McGrath, Rachel (2 June 2017). "'The Voice Kids' Coach Danny Jones Defends Children Competing On TV Shows". Huff Post. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart on 13/7/2018 13 July 2018 - 19 July 2018". Official Charts. 13 July 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "Danny Jones - EP". Spotify. 5 July 2019. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ Barr, Sabrina (18 February 2024). "Danny Jones' Masked Singer victory has already led to the McFly singer 'topping charts'". Metro. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ "Danny Jones & McFly - It's All Coming Back to Me Now". Spotify. 19 February 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart on 23/2/2024 23 February 2024 - 29 February 2024". Official Charts. 23 February 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ "The Voice UK confirms new coaches and big format twist for 2024". Radio Times. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ "Danny Jones from McFly gets married". The Bolton News. 4 August 2014.
- ^ "Is This Still Love - UK Singles Downloads Chart". Official Charts. 19 July 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart on 23/2/2024 23 February 2024 - 29 February 2024". Official Charts. 23 February 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ Staff (21 November 2004). "McFly rule at Smash Hits awards". CBBC Newsround. BBC. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
- ^ Unknown (2006). "Danny @ Smash Hits Awards 2005" (Video). Google Video. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
External links
- Danny Jones on Twitter
- Danny Jones at IMDb