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R.I.P. Songwriter/Producer Bobby Hart (Second for right)
Hello Classic Rock Fans!,
In today's Classic Rock Newsletter, we've got heartbreaking news as Monkees producer / songwriter Bobby Hart passes away at 86. I had the pleasure to meet and speak with Mr. Hart about 10 years ago. Super nice guy. Check out this interview.
Plus exciting updates on Paul McCartney's surprise 2025 tour addition and Jack White joining Ringo Starr on stage. We're also covering The Rolling Stones' new album progress and Aerosmith's surprising collaboration with Yungblud.
🤔 Trivia Question:
The Beatles' bizarre track "You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)" features a saxophone solo by a member of which other British band?
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📰 Classic Rock News:
💿 We're starting with some sad news. Bobby Hart, the genius songwriter who co-wrote some of The Monkees' biggest hits like "Last Train to Clarksville," has passed away. He was a master of the pop hook and his sound defined a generation of AM radio. We'll miss his incredible talent. Read about the legacy of a true pop craftsman.
💿 Get ready, Macca fans! Paul McCartney is bringing his "Got Back" tour to North America. The living legend is still hitting the stage with the energy of a musician half his age, playing all the hits from The Beatles, Wings, and his solo career. It’s an absolute can't-miss show. Check out the tour dates here!
💿 You never know who’s gonna show up at a festival! Jack White and Ringo Starr recently shared a stage at the Bourbon & Beyond festival for a killer jam session. It's always a trip to see two absolute titans from different rock eras come together and just let it rip. Watch the fan-shot footage now.
💿 Can't stop the rock! Rumor has it that The Rolling Stones are deep in the process of working on a brand-new album. Could this mean another European tour is on the horizon? The boys are still bringing it after all these years, and we're ready for some new tunes. Get the full scoop on the new album.
💿 Get ready for an unexpected team-up! Aerosmith and modern rocker Yungblud have announced a new collaborative single called "My Only Angel." We're not sure what to expect, but you can bet the Bad Boys from Boston will bring the riffs. This should be interesting! Find out more about this wild collaboration.
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💿 We're starting with some sad news. Bobby Hart, the genius songwriter who co-wrote some of The Monkees' biggest hits like "Last Train to Clarksville," has passed away. He was a master of the pop hook and his sound defined a generation of AM radio. We'll miss his incredible talent. Read about the legacy of a true pop craftsman.
💿 Get ready, Macca fans! Paul McCartney is bringing his "Got Back" tour to North America. The living legend is still hitting the stage with the energy of a musician half his age, playing all the hits from The Beatles, Wings, and his solo career. It’s an absolute can't-miss show. Check out the tour dates here!
💿 You never know who’s gonna show up at a festival! Jack White and Ringo Starr recently shared a stage at the Bourbon & Beyond festival for a killer jam session. It's always a trip to see two absolute titans from different rock eras come together and just let it rip. Watch the fan-shot footage now.
💿 Can't stop the rock! Rumor has it that The Rolling Stones are deep in the process of working on a brand-new album. Could this mean another European tour is on the horizon? The boys are still bringing it after all these years, and we're ready for some new tunes. Get the full scoop on the new album.
💿 Get ready for an unexpected team-up! Aerosmith and modern rocker Yungblud have announced a new collaborative single called "My Only Angel." We're not sure what to expect, but you can bet the Bad Boys from Boston will bring the riffs. This should be interesting! Find out more about this wild collaboration.
📅 On This Day in Rock History
1964 – The Beatles play their one and only show in New Orleans at the City Park Stadium. The Fab Four were greeted by a capacity crowd of 12,000 screaming fans, and Mayor Victor Schiro even declared it 'Beatles Day' in the city. What a welcome to the Big Easy! See rare footage from their New Orleans show!
1967 – Back at Abbey Road studios, The Beatles were hard at work, recording 11 takes of Paul McCartney's charming, vaudeville-style tune "Your Mother Should Know." This particular version was ultimately scrapped, but it shows the band's relentless creative process during their most psychedelic and experimental phase. Watch the official video for the classic song.
1970 – In what would be his final public performance, Jimi Hendrix made a surprise appearance at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London. He joined his friend Eric Burdon and the band War on stage for a jam, just 48 hours before his tragic death. A truly legendary, bittersweet moment. Listen to a recording of that final jam.
1991 – Just days before Nevermind would change the world, Nirvana played a chaotic and legendary in-store performance at Beehive Records in Seattle. The raw, unfiltered energy of this show gave fans a taste of the grunge explosion that was about to detonate across the music scene. Watch the full, raw performance from that day.
🎂 Rock Star Birthdays
B.B. King (born 1925): The undisputed "King of the Blues," B.B. King would have been 100 years old today. His soulful voice and singular guitar style, characterized by his beloved Gibson guitar "Lucille," influenced countless musicians. An interesting fact: he was a licensed pilot and often flew himself to gigs until he was 70! Watch the master at work in this incredible live performance.
Kenney Jones (born 1948): Happy 77th birthday to the powerhouse drummer Kenney Jones! He laid down the beat for not one, but three legendary bands: Small Faces, Faces, and later, The Who, after the death of Keith Moon. Jones's solid, driving rhythm was the backbone of some of rock's greatest anthems. Hear him tell his side of the Who Story
Richard Marx (born 1963): Celebrating his 62nd birthday is singer-songwriter Richard Marx. He dominated the charts in the late 80s and early 90s with his heartfelt rock ballads. He made history by having his first seven singles all reach the Top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Listen to his timeless hit, "Right Here Waiting."
🕊️ Rock Deaths:
Marc Bolan (1977): On this day, the music world lost a true original. Marc Bolan, the flamboyant frontman of T. Rex and a pioneer of the glam rock movement, died in a tragic car accident in London, just two weeks shy of his 30th birthday. His glittery style and infectious boogie-rock riffs left an indelible mark on music. Remember the glam rock icon with this live performance of "Jeepster."
🤔 Trivia Answer:
Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones played the saxophone solo on the Beatles "You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)". Hear the Strange Beatles Tune Here
Have a Rockin' Day!
Hippy Pete