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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 ...
Musicians Leland Sklar, Danny Kortchmar, Russ Kunkel, and Waddy Wachtel backed iconic singer-songwriters of the 70s, 80s, and beyond, creating some of the most recognizable tunes in rock music. In this follow-up to his acclaimed documentary The Wrecking Crew, director Denny Tedesco tells their story.
Feb 25, 2020 · So much so, a new documentary by Denny Tedesco, who directed the highly-praised 2008 Wrecking Crew doc about the powerhouse session musicians behind many of the hits of the sixties and early seventies, is being made about them; as well as Immediate Family bandmates drummer Russ Kunkel, bass player Leland Sklar and guitarist Steve Postell.
Jun 12, 2020 · Comprised of guitarists Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel and Steve Postell, bassist Leland Sklar, and drummer Russ Kunkel, the band’s collective credits include backing the likes of Jackson Browne ...
May 10, 2024 · Members of The Immediate Family — from left, Daniel “Danny Kootch” Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Waddy Wachtel, guitarist Steve Postel (new to the group) and Russ Kunkel — stroll city streets like they own them. And, indeed, they do. Courtesy photo
Mar 21, 2023 · Waddy Wachtel performs onstage during the California Saga 2 Benefit Concert at Ace Hotel on July 03, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Image credit: Scott Dudelson/Getty Images) He’s performed alongside many newbies who went on to become music greats, but he’s also found himself standing in a studio next to bona fide legends.
It’s an easy answer: Peter Asher. Ronstadt’s touring band in 1977, with Wachtel (at C) and Gold (2nd from L) “Peter [managed and produced] Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor, the two best singers in the country. His concept was, ‘Now that you’ve played on this album and it’s so good, you should tour with the artist so it sounds the same.
