Born on March 1, 1986, in Bolton, Greater Manchester, Danny Jones showed an early interest in music. His mother worked as a hairdresser in Manchester and supported his artistic interests. He completed his secondary education at Thornleigh Salesian College before attending Bury College, where he pursued a BTEC National Diploma in Music.
Jones has a sister named Vicky, who also shares a passion for music. She participated in the talent show The Voice UK in 2014 but was eliminated during the battle rounds. Their father left the family when Danny was 18, a life event that had a profound emotional impact on him. Although he rarely discusses the matter publicly, he has addressed it through his songwriting. He has stated that he has had no contact with his father since the separation.
In 2003, Jones met Tom Fletcher during an audition for a new music project. The two soon became friends and started writing songs together. They spent some time living at the Intercontinental Hotel in London, where they collaborated creatively and laid the groundwork for a new band.
Later that year, they invited other musicians to audition and eventually formed the pop-rock band McFly with Fletcher, Harry Judd, and Dougie Poynter. Jones took on the role of lead guitarist and contributed significantly to songwriting alongside his bandmates.
McFly quickly gained popularity and made history when their debut album Room on the 3rd Floor shot to number one on the UK Albums Chart in 2004. This achievement earned them a place in the Guinness World Records as the youngest band to have a debut album go straight to number one, surpassing a record previously held by The Beatles.
The band released several successful tracks, including “Only the Strong Survive,” music from their Radio:ACTIVE album, and a well-received cover of Rihanna's “Umbrella.” Jones has consistently served as a key contributor to the group's musical output, co-writing the majority of their songs.
| Birth Date: | 12 Mar, 1986 |
| Age: | 34 yrs |
| Occupations: | Guitarist Singer Record producer Songwriter |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | Bolton |
| Education: | Thornleigh Salesian College |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | British musician, songwriter |
| Spouse: | Georgia Horsley [M. 2014] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 2 million |
