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Al Casey: Wrecking Crew Guitarist Born 90 Years Ago
Al Casey, the Wrecking Crew guitarist who helped shape hits for Nancy Sinatra, the Beach Boys, and Glen Campbell, was born 90 years ago today.
In brief
Al Casey, the Wrecking Crew guitarist who helped shape hits for Nancy Sinatra, the Beach Boys, and Glen Campbell, was born 90 years ago today. Al Casey, born October 26, 1936, in Long Beach, California, played guitar for the Beach Boys, Glen Campbell, and Nancy Sinatra. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Al Casey's Birth and Early Music
Al Casey was born on October 26, 1936, in Long Beach, California.
Early Music Career in Arizona
Casey started playing ukulele at age six and later learned steel guitar in Phoenix.
Session Musician for Major Artists
He recorded with the Beach Boys, Glen Campbell, Nancy Sinatra, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley.
The takeaway
Al Casey, born October 26, 1936, in Long Beach, California, played guitar for the Beach Boys, Glen Campbell, and Nancy Sinatra.
