Several people I know have noted that the genuine sense of loss for Davy Jones has far outweighed the created spectacle with Whitney Houston croaking. I don't know if he'll get a special magazine at the supermarket, but the Spotify and Itunes play been blasting away with Monkees stuff.
I had the pleasure of seeing the 80s reunion thing. He was solid, and a good showman. I would pay good money to see Mickey Dolenz, though. He was a great singer and worked the house like a monster.