Carol Kaye: Pioneer and Session Legend (2011)

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If you've ever listened to pop music from the 1960s and early 1970s, you've heard the (probably uncredited) work of The Wrecking Crew. The Wrecking Crew were a group of in-demand Los Angeles studio musicians who played on hundreds of iconic hits, including the Beach Boys' "Help Me, Rhonda" and The Mamas and The Papas' "California Dreamin'." Many different musicians played as part of the loosely organized Wrecking Crew, but there were three mainstays: drummer Hal Blaine, guitarist Tommy Tedesco, and guitarist and bassist Carol Kaye. Kaye was one of the few females working session musicians of the era. According to Vulture, both The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson and super producer Quincy Jones have referred to her as the greatest bassist in the world. 

Director: Bruce Huntington
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 71 min
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Production: Snapshots Music and Arts Foundation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Bruce Huntington
More Films in Genre: Music, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carol Kaye: Pioneer and Session Legend about?
If you've ever listened to pop music from the 1960s and early 1970s, you've heard the (probably uncredited) work of The Wrecking Crew. The Wrecking Crew were a group of in-demand Los Angeles studio musicians who played on hundreds of iconic hits, including the Beach Boys' "Help Me, Rhonda" and The Mamas and The Papas' "California Dreamin'." Many different musicians played as part of the loosely organized Wrecking Crew, but there were three mainstays: drummer Hal Blaine, guitarist Tommy Tedesco, and guitarist and bassist Carol Kaye. Kaye was one of the few females working session musicians of the era. According to Vulture, both The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson and super producer Quincy Jones have referred to her as the greatest bassist in the world. 
Who directed Carol Kaye: Pioneer and Session Legend?
Carol Kaye: Pioneer and Session Legend was directed by Bruce Huntington.
Who stars in Carol Kaye: Pioneer and Session Legend?
Carol Kaye: Pioneer and Session Legend stars Carol Kaye.
How long is Carol Kaye: Pioneer and Session Legend?
Carol Kaye: Pioneer and Session Legend has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
What genre is Carol Kaye: Pioneer and Session Legend?
Carol Kaye: Pioneer and Session Legend is a Music, Documentary film.
Where was Carol Kaye: Pioneer and Session Legend produced?
Carol Kaye: Pioneer and Session Legend was produced in United States of America.