Larry Knechtel | |
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 Knechtel in 1972 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lawrence William Knechtel |
| Born | August 4, 1940 Bell, California, U.S. |
| Died | August 20, 2009 (aged 69) Yakima, Washington, U.S. |
| Occupation | Session musician |
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| Website | larryknechtel |
Lawrence William Knechtel (August 4, 1940 – August 20, 2009) was an American keyboard player and bassist who was a member of the Wrecking Crew, a collection of Los Angeles–based session musicians who worked with such renowned artists as Simon & Garfunkel, Duane Eddy, the Beach Boys, the Mamas & the Papas, the Monkees, the Partridge Family, Billy Joel, the Doors, the Byrds, the Grass Roots, Jerry Garcia, and Elvis Presley. He also was a member of the 1970s band Bread.