Tommy Tedesco
Guitarist for The Wrecking Crew
Born
July 3rd, 1930
94 years ago
Died
1997
28 years ago — 67 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An influential American guitarist, contributed extensively to the Los Angeles recording scene in the 1960s and 1970s. Played on thousands of recording sessions, including numerous hit songs across multiple genres. Member of the famed session musician group known as The Wrecking Crew, which was integral to the sound of many popular artists. Instrumental in shaping the music of the era through detailed guitar work in both studio recordings and television themes.
Played guitar on 'Good Vibrations' by The Beach Boys
Recorded for 'The Tonight Show' theme
Contributed to tracks for Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra
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