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The Wrecking Crew

The Wrecking Crew

There was one band behind them all...

20087.31h 41m

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.

Directed by Denny Tedesco
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Top Cast

L

Lou Adler

Self - Producer

Herb Alpert

Herb Alpert

Self - Recording Artist Producer

Hal Blaine

Hal Blaine

Self - Drums

Glen Campbell

Glen Campbell

Self - Guitar

Al Casey

Al Casey

Self - Guitar

Cher

Cher

Self - Backup Singer, The Ronettes

Dick Clark

Dick Clark

Self

Micky Dolenz

Micky Dolenz

Self - The Monkees

Snuff Garrett

Snuff Garrett

Self - Producer

B

Bones Howe

Self - Producer

Themes & Keywords

rock 'n' rollmusicianpop music

About The Wrecking Crew

The Wrecking Crew is a music, documentary film released in 2008 exploring themes of rock 'n' roll, musician, pop music. Directed by Denny Tedesco, it stars Lou Adler, Herb Alpert, Hal Blaine. 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.

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