Bobby Hart, one half of the iconic songwriting duo Boyce and Hart who were behind some of The Monkees' biggest hits including their iconic theme song, has died Bobby Hart has died (Image: Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)
Bobby Hart, one half of the legendary songwriting partnership Boyce and Hart who crafted some of The Monkees' most memorable hits including their famous theme tune, has passed away.
The Monkees shared a statement on their Instagram announcing the sad news. It stated: "Very sad news to report: Bobby Hart, the songwriting dynamo who was half of the duo responsible for so many Monkees songs, has died. With partner Tommy Boyce, Bobby penned tracks like I Wanna Be Free, Last Train to Clarksville, the iconic Monkees theme, and so many more, in