Southern California rock powerhouse Robert Jon & The Wreck return with their brand-new single, “Long Gone”, a fiery, emotionally charged track co-written with the legendary John Oates (Hall & Oates) and produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Rival Sons, Brandi Carlile). Now available on all major streaming platforms, “Long Gone” showcases the band’s ability to fuse raw, bluesy storytelling with the kind of soaring melodies and rock-and-roll grit that have made them a force in the modern rock landscape.
“Long Gone” is a gripping blend of blues, soul, and high-octane rock, and the latest installment in what has already been a monumental year for Robert Jon & The Wreck, following the high-energy release of
“Sittin’ Pretty” and the introspective “Ashes in the Snow”. Each single has revealed a new side of the band’s ever-evolving artistry, setting the stage for their highly anticipated new studio album this summer.
After having fun hanging with Kat Riggins and her partner, Victoria, on the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise, John Nemeth invited Riggins to join him onstage for a few songs. The sparks were flying. Later, on the flight home while listening to Robert Cray’s “Nothing But A Woman,” Nemeth was inspired to sing it as a duet, and instantly thought of Riggins as a great pairing. Touring in Florida, where Riggins lives, with his band The Blue Dreamers, presented the perfect opportunity to record it. Nemeth decided to shake things up by replacing the horns on the original version with Anne Harris on violins instead. The chemistry at the session was powerful, and in only two takes, this fabulous ode to feminal forces was completed and ready for celebrating International Women’s Day 2025!
