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1 day ago · The Wrecking Crew were the hidden architects of classics, working on hits by bands like The Monkees and The Association. The film showcases their talent, resilience, and the camaraderie that fueled their prolific output. For a deeper look into their fascinating world, watch The Wrecking Crew on Wikipedia. 11) Muscle Shoals (2013)
3 days ago · Norris went on to appear in a minor role in the spy film The Wrecking Crew (1968). Friend and fellow martial artist Bruce Lee invited him to play one of the main villains in The Way of the Dragon (1972). While Norris continued acting, friend and student Steve McQueen suggested he take it seriously.
3 days ago · The Wrecking Crew was a loose collective of American session musicians based in Los Angeles whose services were employed for a great number of studio recordings in the 1960s and 1970s, including hundreds of top 40 hits. The musicians were not publicly recognized at the time, but were viewed with reverence by industry insiders.
4 days ago · American session musician and arranger Ray Pohlman died of heart failure at the age of 60. He is credited with being the first electric bass player in Los Angeles studios in the 1950s. He was a member of The Wrecking Crew, who recorded with Phil Spector and The Beach Boys. He was the musical director of the house band, The Shindogs, on the ...
5 days ago · In Dead Man’s Curve: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Life of Jan Berry, Moore reveals Jan’s story in-depth for the first time, based on extensive primary source documentation and supplemented by the stories and memories of Jan’s family members, friends, music industry colleagues, and contemporaries. Highlights include:
1 day ago · The Bel Air Fire of 1961. • November 1961 — The Berry family home at 1111 Linda Flora Drive in Bel Air was destroyed in the Bel Air Fire of 1961. • November 1961 — Liberty released “A Sunday Kind of Love.”. Jan received label credit as the arranger for both sides. • November 1961 — Jan & Dean toured the Midwest with Dick & Dee Dee.
3 days ago · By Nicholas Sarris On Jul 23, 2024. During the 1960s, the Brill Building revolutionized all aspects of the music industry. The operations of this one building turned the fledgling genres of rock and pop into a streamlined machine. In a matter of a few years, the building’s music businesses revolutionized the process of songwriting, recording ...
