MONKEES songwriter Bobby Hart has died at home in Los Angeles at the age of 86.
Hart played an integral role in the beloved 1960s pop band as he helped to create hits such as “Last Train to Clarksville” and “I’m Not Your Steppin’ Stone”.
Hart was an integral part of the beloved 1960s pop band the Monkees as he helped to create hits such as ‘Last Train to Clarksville’[/caption]
His death was announced today through his friend and co-author Glenn Ballantyne.
Hart’s health had been slowly deteriorating since he broke his hip last year.
He is most well known for working alongside Tommy Boyce to create songs for the Monkees.
The band were made up of Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork.
Together, Hart and Boyce penned Last Train to Clarksville which turned out to be the Monkees first number one hit as well as (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone.
Hart was also responsible for creating the theme song for their TV show which was titled The Monkees.
The series focused on the wild antics of four boys who make up the rock ‘n’ roll band the Monkees.
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