Date of Birth

12 December 1986, Bolton, Lancashire, England, UK

Birth Name

Daniel Alan David Jones

Nickname

Rat
Rat-leg
DJ Rat
Disco Danny
Dan-o
Ratman
Dan

Height

5' 11" (1.8 m)

Trivia

• Lead singer and lead guitarist of McFly.
• Huge fan of Bruce Springsteen.
• Attended Thornleigh Salesian College in Bolton, Lancashire, England.
• Went to Bury College, Bury, Lancashire.
• Supports Bolton Wanderers Football Club.
• He has 2 police dogs
• His dream cars are a Lamborghini, American pick-up and muscle car.
• He was on Steps To The Stars (a talent competition on TV) with his band of him, his sister and his friend, called Y2K when he was in year 8.
• His parents are Kathleen A. (O'Neill) and Alan Jones. He has one older sister, Vicky Jones.
• Accidentally auditioned for the band "V", mistaking it for a pop/punk band like "Busted". Tom from McFly, who was filming the auditions, later asked him to start writing with him and James Bourne. Thus, McFly was born.
• When in school, he was bullied and mocked because he played the guitar. The song "Not Alone" was written about his experiences.
• In addition to playing in McFly he is also DJ, playing at many venues. He also produces music, and has a studio in his home.
• Nominated for a Brit Award [January 2005]
• BBC Family Proms in the Park [September 2005]
• Released new single 'I Wanna Hold You' [October 2005]
• From March 20 to May 6 on the "up close and personal tour" [March 2007]