The Wrecking Crew, Director Denny Tedesco

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What the Funk Brothers did for Motown…The Wrecking Crew did, only bigger, for the West Coast Sound. Six years in a row in the 1960s and early 1970s, the Grammy for “Record of the Year” went to Wrecking Crew recordings. And now, THE WRECKING CREW tells the story in pictures and that oh, so glorious sound. The favorite songs of a generation are all here, presented by the people who made them for you. THE WRECKING CREW is a documentary film produced and directed by Denny Tedesco, son of legendary late Wrecking Crew guitarist Tommy Tedesco. The film tells the story of the unsung musicians that provided the backbeat, the bottom and the swinging melody that drove many of the number one hits of the 1960s. It didn’t matter if it was Nat “King” Cole, Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra, The Monkees, The Byrds or The Beach Boys, these dedicated musicians brought the flair and musicianship that made the American “west coast sound” a dominant cultural force around the world. The film is a fun and moving tribute from Denny to his father and to the music, the times and to the secret star-making machine known only as “The Wrecking Crew”. Director Denny Tedesco joins us to talk about a remarkable group of artist and the indelible impact they had on music and the people who love music.

For news and updates on The Wrecking Crew go to: wreckingcrewfilm.com

“Wonderful, touching and hilarious about the unsung stars of so many records that you carry in your heart.” – Elvis Costello

“It’s astounding to consider how many eternal earworms are in our brains, courtesy of this accomplished group of West Coast musicians.” – Jim Slotek, Toronto Star

“The enchanting Kaye – “I was making more money than the President” – probably deserves her own film.” – Brad Wheeler, Globe and Mail

“Long on nostalgia, the film does shed further light on the genius of Brian Wilson and the unfair uproar over the Monkees’ need for musical backup. Turns out even the Beach Boys required the Wrecking Crew to rock.” – Peter Howell, Toronto Star

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