Waddy Wachtel: The Hardest Working Man in L.A.

A cursory glance at Wachtel's credentials reveals that he worked with most of the big names that were a part of the L.A. Sound. Here are a few of the more important examples of his work as a session guitarist, producer, and tour guitarist. Head here to find out even more: http://waddywachtelinfo.com/DiscographyCreditsGigsSongs.html

1. Fleetwood Mac

Buckingham Nicks Album (1973), Fleetwood Mac Album (1975), all of Stevie Nicks's solo albums and tours (1981-Present)

2. Linda Ronstadt

"Heart Like a Wheel Tour" (1975), Hasten Down the Wind (1976), Simple Dreams (1977), Various other appearances (1978-Present)

3. Carole King

"Wrap Around Joy Tour" (1974), Thoroughbred (1976)

4. Jackson Browne

The Pretender (1976), "No Nukes Concert" (1979), Lives in the Balance (1986), I'm Alive (1993), Looking East (1996), Various other appearances (1998-Present)

5. Warren Zevon

Warren Zevon (1976), Excitable Boy (1978), Bad Luck Streak in Dancing School (1980), The Envoy (1982), Sentimental Hygiene (1987), Transverse City (1989), Mr. Bad Example (1991) 

6. James Taylor

In the Pocket (1976), Flag (1979), Dad Loves His Work (1981)

Others:

J.D. Souther

Leo Sayer

Don Henley (Eagles)

Karla Bonoff

Bob Weir (Grateful Dead)

Richie Furray (Buffalo Springfield, Poco)

Randy Newman

America

John Stewart

Danny Kortchmar

Dolly Parton

Ringo Starr (Beatles)

Steve Perry (Journey)

Graham Nash (Hollies, Crosby Stills & Nash)

Neil Young

Cher

Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band

Bob Dylan

Bon Jovi

Rod Stewart (Faces, Jeff Beck Group, etc.)

Elton John

Kenny Rankin

Keith Richards (Rolling Stones)

(Jackson Browne, Waddy Wachtel, and Warren Zevon)