EPISODE · Apr 14, 2023 · 13 MIN
The Wrecking Crew, Part 3, Carol Kaye
from Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast · host Jumpin' John McDermott and Bill Price
Welcome to Rock & Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John McDermott, and today we focus on bassist Carol Kaye. Carol Smith was born on March 24, 1935 in Everett, Washington. Her parents were professional musicians, and her father played jazz trombone in big bands. As she would be known from 1953 on, Carol Kaye went on to become one of the most prolific recorded bass guitarists in rock and pop music, playing on an estimated 10,000 recordings in a career spanning over 50 years. So sit back and have a listen to The Wrecking Crew - Part 3![We encourage everyone to check out Denny Tedesco's excellent documentary film, "The Wrecking Crew"! https://www.wreckingcrewfilm.com/]We welcome your feedback, so please feel free to click on this link and let us know your thoughts and/or suggestions via phone text!All podcasts on the Rock and Roll Flashback Podcast are produced by brothers-in-law Bill Price and "Jumpin' John" McDermott. The Podcast Theme Song, "You Essay", was written by John. It was initially recorded by Bill and John on April 1, 2004 with several revisions since then. Multiple promo videos and photos for Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts are available on the following social media sites:https://www.youtube.com/@RockandRollFlashbackhttps://www.facebook.com/rockandrollflashbackpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/jumpinjohnmcdermott/Bill and John welcome your feedback and comments, and they can be emailed to [email protected] you for listening to Rock and Roll Flashback Podcasts!Until next time...Rock On!
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Welcome to Rock & Roll Flashback! I'm Jumpin' John McDermott, and today we focus on bassist Carol Kaye. Carol Smith was born on March 24, 1935 in Everett, Washington. Her parents were professional musicians, and her father played jazz trombone in big bands. As she would be known from 1953 on, Carol Kaye went on to become one of the most prolific recorded bass guitarists in rock and pop music, playing on an estimated 10,000 recordings in a career spanning over 50 ye...
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