Arcada Owner Remembers Good Friend Davy Jones

Davy Jones, former singer for the band The Monkees, died Wednesday morning after suffering a heart attack, The Huffington Post reports. He was 66.

, CEO of Onesti Entertainment, said he was "devastated" at the news of the singer's passing in a statement released Wednesday.

"I am devastated at the loss of a good friend," Onesti said. "Not only did we work together on many occasions over the past 20 years, but we actually spent a lot of quality time together."

Jones had performed numerous times at the Onesti-owned in St. Charles. Onesti said the former singer enjoyed visiting the city.

"He loved walking around St. Charles," Onesti said. "Last time he was here, he had me bring him in three days early just so he could do that. I have so many stories about him and how he touched people. He was one of those people that just shouldn't have gone early."

Jones joined the NBC sitcom The Monkees. The band's single "I'm A Believer" reached the top of the charts in 1967.