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Feb 27, 2024 · Following a series of albums and EPs, Skin in the Game is the group’s most definitive effort yet. Aside from a savvy cover of Sparks’ “The Toughest Girl In Town,” Wachtel, Kortchmar and Postell had a hand in writing each of the remaining 13 tracks, which range from the definitive rockers “Whole Lotta Rock and Roll,” “24/7/365 ...
Jan 11, 2023 · Danny Kortchmar and I talked by phone from his home in New York. I asked him to elaborate a bit on his experience as a sideman, songwriter and producer during the golden age of the singer/songwriter. Danny said, “Well, in the seventies Russ, and Lee, and Wad and I, we really struck gold because we were at the right place at the right time.
Sep 13, 2021 · The group, which consists of guitarists Danny "Kootch" Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel and Steve Postell, bassist Leland Sklar and drummer Russ Kunkel, have collectively served as support musicians for Jackson Browne, Carole King, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Linda Ronstadt, Don Henley, James Taylor, Warren Zevon, Stevie Nicks, Phil Collins and many other iconic individuals who graced stages and ...
Dec 12, 2023 · It took a while before guitar player Waddy Wachtel became part of this little gang. That happened when both he and fellow guitarist Kortchmar were hired for a Tim Curry session. Typical of the tone of the movie, Kooch describes his first meeting with Wachtel as “love at first sight.” Wachtel returns the compliment. The love fest is genuine.
Oct 7, 2021 · IMMEDIATE FAMILY tracks the rise and collaborations of a group of legendary session musicians Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, and Waddy Wachtel through the 1970s and onward, chronicling their illustrious partnerships and their formidable record of hit-making. Directed by Denny Tedesco, whose documentary THE WRECKING CREW followed ...
Jun 23, 2020 · Along with Waddy Wachtel (guitar/vocals), Leland Sklar (bass), Russ Kunkel (Percussion) and Steve Postell (guitar/vocals), Danny and crew formed the group based on a respect for one another’s musical talents, their decades of friendship bonded them into a brotherhood, a family.
Dec 29, 2023 · Tom Richards December 29, 2023 4:00AM. Guitarist Waddy Wachtel is featured in the new documentary Immediate Family, which traces the careers of four session musicians. Photo by Louise Palanker ...
