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Description: Few musicians can equal the breadth, depth, and quality of his experience of Wrecking Crew legend, Larry Knechtel. Over six decades he performed and recorded with a broad range of artists that represent a who's who of pop and rock. Just to name a few : The Beach Boys, Ray Charles, Duane Eddy, Fats Domino, Elvis Costello, Billy Joel, Simon and Garfunkel, The 5th Dimension, Dolly Parton, Steppenwolf, The Doors, The Byrds, The Mammas and Pappas, Elvis Presley, Hank Williams Jr., David Gates, Neil Diamond, Dav
elvis costello (17) billy joel (16) the beach boys (14) ray charles (13) wrecking crew (8) fats domino (5) duane eddy (3) simon and garfunkel (2) the wrecking crew (1) larry knechtel (1)
Larry was a key member of ' The Wrecking Crew ' - the Los Angeles-based collection of studio musicians that re-wrote pop music history in the 1960's and 70's as well as a member of the multi-platinum selling group, ' Bread '. Beyond that, he was also a Grammy-winning arranger, producer, and solo artist.
Few musicians can equal the breadth, depth, and quality of his experience. Larry performed and recorded with a broad range of artists that represent a who's who of pop and rock. Just to name a few : The Beach Boys, Ray Charles, Duane Eddy, Fats Domino, Elvis Costello, Billy Joel, Simon and Garfunkel, The 5th Dimension, Dolly Parton, Steppenwolf, The Doors, The Byrds, The Mammas and Papas, Elvis Presley, Hank Williams Jr., David Gates, Neil Diamond, Dave Mason, Harry Nilsson, Poco, Johnny Rivers, Tim Weisber
His keyboard work on the Dixie Chicks' multi-Grammy Taking the Long Way was proof that he remained at the top of his game even at the end of his life.
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