Songwriter/Record Producer Ritchie Cordell Dead At 61

Ritchie holds the rare distinction (shared only with the Beatles) of having two of his songs (already million sellers years before) – “I Think We’re Alone Now” sung by Tiffany and “Mony Mony” sung by Billy Idol – follow one another in the #1 & # 2 positions in Billboard, and the next week reverse positions. (full story)

Next to Kim Fowley, this was the most important figure in the history of bubblegum rock. He worked with Tommy James, Bow Wow Wow, Joan Jett, the Ramones, and many others. Rock and Roll Heaven just got a little more fun.