Overview

• Hart died at his Los Angeles home, confirmed by friend and co-author Glenn Ballantyne, after a decline that began with a hip fracture last year.
• The Monkees announced his death on Instagram, and Micky Dolenz praised Hart’s talent and calming presence in a public tribute.
• As half of Boyce & Hart, he co-wrote the Monkees’ TV theme, the No. 1 hit “Last Train to Clarksville,” and “(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone.”
• Boyce & Hart produced sessions for the band’s 1966 debut, contributing six tracks and using their Candy Store Prophets as the core session group.
• Beyond the Monkees, Hart co-wrote the standard “Hurt So Bad” and earned an Academy Award nomination for “Over You” from Tender Mercies.