The 2008 documentary, The Wrecking Crew – a celebration of the (often unnamed) studio musicians that played on a great many radio hits of the 1960s and 70s – is on tour and coming to a town near me.
Tommy Tedesco, “the most famous guitarist you’ve never heard of,” has played on countless rock, pop, television & film soundtrack recording dates. One of Tedesco’s earliest albums as a solo artist — Twangin’ Twelve Great Hits from 1962 — would appear to be an attempt by Tommy to give Duane Eddy a run for his money:
“Exodus“
Tommy Tedesco (1962)
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How fun to see the Tedesco closes an album of older standards with a classic string bender — “Rebel Rouser” [link still active as of 12/12/22] — from the original twang master (actually, Eddy in collaboration with Lee Hazlewood).
Released on Dot Records
Founded c. 1950 by Randy Wood & Gene Nobles
When Earth Tones Ruled
Tommy Tedesco at NAMM with Dale Zdenek & Joe Diorio
