The Wrecking Crew

The Wrecking Crew

There was one band behind them all...

PG 2008 · 101 min · ★ 7.4 · Music, Documentary

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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Lou Adler Self - Producer
Herb Alpert Self - Recording Artist Producer
Hal Blaine Self - Drums
Glen Campbell Self - Guitar
Al Casey Self - Guitar
Cher Self - Backup Singer, The Ronettes
Dick Clark Self
Micky Dolenz Self - The Monkees
Snuff Garrett Self - Producer
Bones Howe Self - Producer
Al Jardine Self - Beach Boy
Plas Johnson Self - Saxophone

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