Musicians Institute Presents "The Wrecking Crew" Date: Thursday, January 14th, 2010 Time: 7PM Location: 321 West Katella, Anaheim, CA 92802 Website: cinemafusionanaheim.com Includes Q&A with director, Denny Tedesco and legends Hal Blaine and Don Randi In the early to mid 1960’s artists such as The Beach Boys, Jan & Dean, Sonny & Cher, The Byrds, The Righteous Brothers, Nancy Sinatra, and The Fifth Dimension, topped the pop charts with songs like Up, Up and Away, Little Old Lady From Pasadena, Cherish, These Boots Were Made for Walking and Good Vibrations. They were the “Wall” in Phil Spector’s ‘Wall of Sound’. It was known as the West Coast Sound, and the artists who sang theses songs were household names, but the musicians who performed those hits were virtually unknown to the listening public and remain so today. Some of Hollywood’s older and established studio musicians laughed and refused to partake in this new musical movement. It left the door wide open for young players like drummers Hal Blaine, Earl Palmer, guitarists, Tommy Tedesco, Glen Campbell, Billy Strange, and bass players like Carol Kaye, Larry Knechtel and Joe Osborne. Soon they were given the nickname, “The Wrecking Crew”. A disparaging comment given by the older naysayers of how these guys were going to “Wreck the Music Business” playing ‘that rock & roll’. The Wrecking Crew has been reunited in a feature length documentary film that has gone around the world in over 50 film festivals with over a dozen awards. Interviews with Brian Wilson, Bones Howe, Jimmy Webb, Cher, Roger McGuinn, Herb Alpert, Nancy Sinatra, Mickey Dolenz and others give the inside look working with these session legends. Join us for a Private Screening and NAMM Premiere of the Wrecking Crew on January 14th @ 7:00pm. Click Here to make a reservation. For more information about the film, go to www.wreckingcrewfilm.com. Musicians Institute, located in Hollywood, California, is the world’s leading college of contemporary music. MI’s original curriculum was designed by Wrecking Crew guitarist Howard Roberts, and Wrecking Crew godfather Tommy Tedesco provided invaluable support during the school’s early days. MI salutes the Wrecking Crew and all that they contributed to the LA music industry, Southern California culture, and the history of popular music. Testimonials When I embarked on my musical journey the musicians I heard on the radio and records were my mentors. Watching "The Wrecking Crew" documentary finally put a face on my unsung heroes and gave me an insight to the magic they created". - Rudy Sarzo (Bassist for Ozzy Osborne, Quiet Riot) A wonderful, touching and hilarious film about the unsung stars of so many records that you carry in your heart. - Elvis Costello It was incredible! I felt just like I was sitting there with them at that table. It had everything I wanted to see and more that I didn't expect. Thank you for making this film because it shows that these legendary musicians, who we listen to everyday, are anything but invisible!!!!!! - Peter Frampton I loved the film, thank you for bringing to light the story behind one of the most important musical ensembles of the modern recording era... - Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) If I'd known they were available, I would have used those guys on my records. 'The Wrecking Crew' is the best documentary yet about the recording scene. I loved it. - Steve Miller, Gangster of Love I hovered in the room near the ceiling as I watched this inspiring movie about the musicians who made the songs that continue to lift me higher than ever. - Nancy Wilson (Heart)