WDCB Encore Film Series
The Wrecking Crew

The documentary tells the story of a group of session musicians known as "The Wrecking Crew", a band that provided instrumental back-up to such legendary recording artists as Frank Sinatra, Sonny & Cher, Nat King Cole, The Beach Boys, The Byrds, The Monkees and Herb Alpert. These talented Los Angeles-based players included guitarists Barney Kessel, Tommy Tedesco and Glen Campbell, drummers Hal Blaine and Earl Palmer, bassist Carol Kaye, saxophonist Plas Johnson and many more. Their musical creativity, sometimes jazz inspired and often uncredited on the actual records, resulted in musical magic that elevated some of the most famous pop hits of all time.   

*** NOTE: This event is free for current Encore Club donors, as well as current WDCB contributors, as long as you reserve your tickets in advance. To reserve your pair of tickets, please follow the instructions that were mailed and/or emailed to you. If you are unsure of your current WDCB contribution status, give us a call or send an email to membership@WDCB.org.

FAQs

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

The film will be shown at the College of DuPage, in the Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 2000 (in the Jack H. Turner Conference Center - located on the north side of the SRC). Use parking lot FAWELL B or D (Lot C will be closed and under construction), and enter through doors marked SRC1.  The Conference Center is located up the stairs to the right.  There is also an elevator at the entrance.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

If you need more information, please call (630) 942-4200 during regular business hours.