Biography
Waddy Wachtel is one of the most well-known and respected performers in the music industry. His career as a guitarist, producer and composer has spanned many decades. From his early beginnings in the L.A. music scene in the 1970’s playing with such artists as the Everly Brothers, Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Warren Zevon, Bonnie Raitt, Randy Newman, Don Henley and Jackson Browne – to playing and writing with Keith Richards in the X-Pensive Winos – to his recent work as musical director, lead guitarist and vocalist for Stevie Nicks – he’s ventured into such creative fields as composing his own songs and writing musical scores for films.
Waddy was born ready……. Ready to Rock It Up! Following Waddy through his musical career, which is an on-going project, is an exploration into the history of Rock ‘n’ Roll itself. It’s also a great example of how one man continues to keep Rock in his soul and gives his music continuously and creatively.
Waddy is not only respected by those in the music industry, but he’s treasured and highly valued by all who have worked with him and known him on a personal level as well.