Over 100 hit recordings from the 1960s and early 1970s feature the work of a group of session musicians known as the Wrecking Crew.
“There was one band behind them all...”
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Over 100 hit recordings from the 1960s and early 1970s feature the work of a group of session musicians known as the Wrecking Crew.
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Denny Tedesco, son of guitarist Tommy Tedesco, directs a documentary about the Wrecking Crew, a group of session musicians in Los Angeles. Active in the 1960s and early 1970s, they played on numerous hit songs, including "California Dreamin'" and "Good Vibrations." Through interviews with producers and musicians, the film details their behind-the-scenes contributions to popular music. It premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival in 2008 and received a commercial release in 2015. In 2025, it was added to the National Film Registry for its cultural significance.
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Why Watch
- Meet the musicians behind hits like 'Good Vibrations'.
- Find out how the Wrecking Crew shaped 1960s music.
- See rare footage of legendary session musicians.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival in 2008.
- Production started in June 1996 and finished in February 2008.
- A Kickstarter campaign in 2013 raised over $300,000 for production costs.
- The film was released in theaters on March 13, 2015.
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Who directed The Wrecking Crew?
Denny Tedesco directed The Wrecking Crew.
When did The Wrecking Crew premiere?
The Wrecking Crew premiered at the 2008 South by Southwest Film Festival.
What significant recognition did The Wrecking Crew receive in 2025?
In 2025, The Wrecking Crew was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.
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