The behind-the-scenes studio musicians who helped shape the sound of Motown finally got their due in the 2002 documentary “Standing in the Shadows of Motown.” Backup singers to the stars received ...

If you were a fan of the Monkees, the Beach Boys or even the Byrds in the 1960s, a new book has a clue for you all: Your heroes were not necessarily playing the music on their own hit records. That's ...

Travel down memory lane as Marisa Frantz and company honor the unsung heroes of the 1960s and ’70s — The Wrecking Crew. Known as the session musicians behind countless hits, The Wrecking Crew played ...

Bill Pitman, a guitarist and bassist in the legendary Wrecking Crew of Los Angeles session musicians, has died at the age of 102. The New York Times confirmed Pitman died Thursday at his home in La ...

As a versatile member of the loose association of musicians known as the Wrecking Crew, he was heard on many of the biggest pop and rock hits of the 1960s and ’70s. By Robert D. McFadden Bill Pitman, ...

It’s hard for a serious student of rock n’ roll to accept that the superb documentary film The Wrecking Crew is still, essentially, unavailable for public viewing. Haven’t heard of it? Then it’s ...

Seven of the 25 inducted films featured Oscar-nominated songs and/or scores. By Paul Grein Music is well-represented on the annual roster of 25 additions to the National Film Registry, which include ...

Wrecking Crew, 'Sedale Threat' Rap and basketball have long-lasting, undying links. Both basketball and hip-hop started in the parks for most, classic projects are likened to championship rings, and ...