Follow us
Don Randi of The Wrecking Crew
The Wrecking Crew had plenty of stories about backing the biggest acts in music. Keyboardist Don Randi has more than his share.
Mark Daponte
Mark Daponte is a copy/blog writer for an advertising company and has published/sold four short stories, three full length screenplays, nine short screenplays (including two animation scripts) and punches up screenplays—because they don’t punch back. He has had six short comedic plays performed by various theater companies, including one in Los Angeles, (Sacred Fools) and Sacramento, CA (Sacramento Actors Theater Company). When he isn’t sinking down to a thirteen-year-old’s level to make his teenaged sons laugh, he can be found seeking signs of intelligent life in his hometown of Brooklyn, NY.
The McCoys and The Raspberries: The Solo Years
Besides their Ohio roots, The McCoys and The Raspberries also shared two members who split for big solo careers.
“Oops! We Made A Hit…” – Unexpected Chart-Toppers
Written in an hour, written as a joke...there are a ton of hit songs never expected to make the charts. But they did. Here are a few.
Chet Atkins: Quiet Guitar Master
Chet Atkins' understated approach made him a valuable session player, an in-demand producer and an influence on other artists.
George Harrison: The Not-So-Quiet Beatle
George Harrison had a reputation for being spiritual -- but he was known to drop the hammer on many occasions. Here are just a few.