Tommy Tedesco
American guitarist and studio musician (1930–1997)
Biography
Thomas Joseph Tedesco (July 3, 1930 – November 10, 1997) was an American guitarist and studio musician in Los Angeles and Hollywood. He was part of the loose collective of the area's leading session musicians later popularly known as the Wrecking Crew, who played on thousands of studio recordings in the 1960s and 1970s, including several hundred Top 40 hits.
Tedesco's playing credits include the theme from television's Bonanza, The Twilight Zone, Vic Mizzy's theme from Green Acres, M*A*S*H, Batman, and Elvis Presley's '68 Comeback Special. He was shown on-camera in many game shows and comedies. He played ex-con guitarist Tommy Marinucci, a member of Happy Kyne's Mirth-Makers, in Fernwood 2 Night a talk-show spoof (1977–1978) and America 2-Night, a continuation of the series.
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Career highlights
Genres
- jazz
Instruments
- guitar
Quick answers about Tommy Tedesco
- How old was Tommy Tedesco?
- Tommy Tedesco died on November 10, 1997 at the age of 67.
- When is Tommy Tedesco's birthday?
- Tommy Tedesco was born on July 3, 1930.
- Where was Tommy Tedesco born?
- Tommy Tedesco was born in Niagara Falls.
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- Tommy Tedesco's zodiac sign is Cancer.
- What is Tommy Tedesco's nationality?
- Tommy Tedesco is a citizen of United States.
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