Date of Birth

12 March 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" (1.80 m)

Trivia

Lead Singer and Lead Guitarist of McFLY.

Huge fan of Bruce Springsteen.

Attended Thornleigh Salesian College in Bolton, Lancs.

Went to Bury College, Bury, Lancashire.

Supports Bolton Wanderers Football Club

His motto is 'treat others as you would like to be treated'

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 names are Kathy and Alan and he has one older sister called Vicky

He drives a Mini Cooper.

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.

Is the only McFly band member that is left-handed, but still plays his guitar in right-hand position.

When in school, he was bullied and mocked because he played the guitar. The song "Not Alone" was written about his experiences.

Where Are They Now

(January 2005) Nominated for a Brit Award

(October 2005) Released new single 'I Wanna Hold You'

(September 2005) BBC Family Proms in the Park

(March 2007) From March 20 to May 6 on the "up close and personal tour"

~ Updated: 2008-09-03 ~