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The Wrecking Crew: The Inside Story Of Rock And Roll'S Bestkept Secret
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Winner Of The Oregon Book Award For General Nonfiction And Los Angeles Times BestsellerIt Makes Good Music Sound Better.Janet Maslin In The New York TimesA Fascinating Look Into The West Coast Recording Studio Scene Of The '60S And The Inside Story Of The Music You Heard On The Radio. If You Always Assumed The Musicians You Listened To Were The Same People You Saw Onstage, You Are In For A Big Surprise!Dusty Street, Host Of Classic Vinyl On Sirius Xm Satellite Radioif You Were A Fan Of Popular Music In The 1960S And Early '70S, You Were A Fan Of The Wrecking Crewwhether You Knew It Or Not.On Hit Record After Hit Record By Everyone From The Byrds, The Beach Boys, And The Monkees To The Grass Roots, The 5Th Dimension, Sonny & Cher, And Simon & Garfunkel, This Collection Of West Coast Studio Musicians From Diverse Backgrounds Established Themselves In Los Angeles, California As The Driving Sound Of Pop Musicsometimes Over The Objection Of Actual Band Members Forced To Make Way For Wrecking Crew Members. Industry Insider Kent Hartman Tells The Dramatic, Definitive Story Of The Musicians Who Forged A Reputation Throughout The Business As The Secret Weapons Behind The Top Recording Stars.Mining Invaluable Interviews, The Author Follows The Careers Of Such Session Masters As Drummer Hal Blaine And Keyboardist Larry Knechtel, As Well As Trailblazing Bassist Carol Kayethe Only Female In The Bunchwho Went On To Play In Thousands Of Recording Sessions In This Rock History. Readers Will Discover The Wrecking Crew Members Who Would Forge Careers In Their Own Right, Including Glen Campbell And Leon Russell, And Learn Of The Relationship Between The Crew And Such Legends As Phil Spector And Jimmy Webb. Hartman Also Takes Us Inside The Studio For The Legendary Sessions That Gave Us Pet Sounds, Bridge Over Troubled Water, And The Rock Classic Layla, Which Wrecking Crew Drummer Jim Gordon Cowrote With Eric Clapton For Derek And The Dominos. And The Author Recounts Priceless Scenes Such As Mike Nesmith Of The Monkees Facing Off With Studio Head Don Kirshner, Grass Roots Lead Guitarist (And Future Star Of The Office) Creed Bratton Getting Fired From The Group, And Michel Rubini Unseating Frank Sinatra'S Pianist For The Session In Which The Iconic Singer Improvised The Hitmaking Ending To Strangers In The Night.The Wrecking Crew Tells The Collective, Behindthescenes Stories Of The Artists Who Dominated Top 40 Radio During The Most Exciting Time In American Popular Culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Wrecking Crew'? A: 'The Wrecking Crew' explores the hidden contributions of a group of elite session musicians in the 1960s and 70s who played on numerous hit records, revealing their influence on popular music.
- Q: Who is the author of the book, and what is his background? A: The book is authored by Kent Hartman, who is a music industry insider and has conducted extensive research and interviews to provide an in-depth look at the Wrecking Crew.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'The Wrecking Crew' contains 320 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of the subject matter.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: When was 'The Wrecking Crew' published? A: 'The Wrecking Crew' was published on May 21, 2013.
- Q: What awards has 'The Wrecking Crew' received? A: The book won the Oregon Book Award for General Nonfiction and was a Los Angeles Times bestseller, highlighting its critical acclaim.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from the book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the behind-the-scenes stories of the Wrecking Crew members, their collaborations with famous artists, and the pivotal role they played in shaping the music of the era.
- Q: Is there any specific musician featured in the book? A: Yes, the book features notable musicians such as drummer Hal Blaine, bassist Carol Kaye, and keyboardist Larry Knechtel, among others.
- Q: What genre does 'The Wrecking Crew' fall under? A: 'The Wrecking Crew' is categorized under History & Criticism, focusing on the historical significance of session musicians in rock music.
- Q: Is this book suitable for music enthusiasts? A: Yes, 'The Wrecking Crew' is ideal for music enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the untold stories of rock and roll.