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Sound Explosion!

The inside story of The Wrecking Crew, who provided the instrumental backing for some of the most timeless and recognizable songs of the '60s and early '70s. They were an elite group of Los Angeles based studio musicians whose roster of hit songs served as the soundtrack for a generation.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 258 pages

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