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The Wrecking Crew (2008)

11/03/2008 (US)Music, Documentary1h 41m
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There was one band behind them all...

Overview

A celebration of the musical work of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew." a band that provided back-up instrumentals to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, and Bing Crosby.

    Top Billed Cast

    1. Lou Adler

      Self - Producer

    2. Herb Alpert

      Herb Alpert

      Self - Recording Artist Producer

    3. Hal Blaine

      Hal Blaine

      Self - Drums

    4. Glen Campbell

      Glen Campbell

      Self - Guitar

    5. Al Casey

      Al Casey

      Self - Guitar

    6. Cher

      Cher

      Self - Backup Singer, The Ronettes

    7. Dick Clark

      Dick Clark

      Self

    8. Micky Dolenz

      Micky Dolenz

      Self - The Monkees

    9. Snuff Garrett

      Snuff Garrett

      Self - Producer

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    A review by Frank Ochieng

    Written by Frank Ochieng on Nov 8, 2015

    In many ways director Denny Tedesco's music documentary "The Wrecking Crew" serves as a personal valentine to his late father Tommy Tedesco, the greatly talented and innovative guitarist that was part of the legendary musical experience of skilled session musicians that provided the background sounds for many of the notable recording artists, television shows and films in the 1960's and early 1970's. Basically, the instrumental arrangements for these many performers that benefited from the dearly departed Tedesco and his fellow Crew members were infectious and influential sounds of artistry. ...

    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageEnglish

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    Keywords

    • rock 'n' roll
    • musician
    • pop music