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Waddy Wachtel

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Legendary rock'n'roll session guitarist par excellence Robert "Waddy" Wachtel was born on May 24, 1947 to Harry and Rhoda Wachtel in the Jackson Heights section of Queens, New York City. He acquired his unusual nickname "Waddy" when he was a teenager and took guitar lessons from teacher Gene Dell from ages nine to fourteen... See full bio »

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in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
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2011 Dancing with the Stars (TV series)
– Round Seven (2011) (writer: "Werewolves of London")
 
2011 Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star (writer: "Don't Be Long" / performer: "Don't Be Long")
 
2010 Community (TV series)
– Physical Education (2010) (writer: "Werewolves of London" - uncredited)
 
2006 Hoot (writer: "Werewolves of London")
 
2006 The Benchwarmers (writer: "The Apologies" / performer: "The Apologies")
 
2005 North Country (writer: "Werewolves Of London")
 
2001 Joe Dirt (writer: "Pick Me Up When I Fall", "Italian Gangsters" / producer: "Pick Me Up When I Fall", "Italian Gangsters")
 
1998 The Waterboy (writer: "New Year's Eve")
 
1993 The Larry Sanders Show (TV series)
– Off Camera (1993) (writer: "Werewolfes Of London")
 
1990 Cry-Baby (writer: "DOIN' TIME FOR BEIN' YOUNG")
 
1989 Road House (producer: "Don't Throw Stones", "Savoire Faire")
 
1988 Permanent Record (producer: "Wishing on Another Lucky Star")
 
1988 Satisfaction (producer: " I Can't Get No Satisfaction")
 
1986 The Color of Money (writer: "Werewolves of London" / as Robert Wachtel)
 
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2011 Buddy Holly: Listen to Me - The Ultimate Buddy Party (TV movie) (musical director)
 
2006 Best of Chris Isaak (video) (musician)
 
1998 Hurlyburly (musician: guitars)
 
1978 FM (musician: guitar, Linda Ronstadt concert sequence)
 
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2004 Yes, Dear (TV series)
'Jailhouse Rock' Guitarist
– Greg and Jimmy's Criminals (2004) … 'Jailhouse Rock' Guitarist (uncredited)
 
1998 The Drew Carey Show (TV series)
Guitarist
– Drew Between the Rock and a Hard Place (1998) … Guitarist
 
1988 The I'm Exhausted Concert (TV movie)
Jesus Christ
 
1972 The Poseidon Adventure
Crump - Guitarist #1 (uncredited)
 
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2008 Soundstage (TV series documentary) (final mixer - 1 episode)
– Stevie Nicks: Part 2 (2008) (final mixer)
 
Show ShowSelf (10 titles)
2013 Stevie Nicks: In Your Dreams (documentary)
Vampire
 
2001-2008 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Musical Support
– Episode #16.59 (2008) … Himself - Musical Support
– Episode dated 3 May 2001 (2001) … Himself
 
2008 Soundstage (TV series documentary)
Himself - Guitar
– Stevie Nicks: Part 2 (2008) … Himself - Guitar
 
1993 Keith Richards and the X-Pensive Winos: Live in Boston (video)
Himself
 
1991 Keith Richards and the X-pensive Winos Live at the Hollywood Palladium - December 15, 1988 (video)
Himself
 
1991 Late Night with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 29 October 1991 (1991) … Himself
 
1988 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
Himself
– Rock 'n' Roll Mom (1988) … Himself
 
1987 Stevie Nicks: Live at Red Rocks (video documentary)
Himself
 
1982 Stevie Nicks in Concert (TV movie)
Himself-Guitar
 
1979 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Himself
– Michael Palin/James Taylor (1979) … Himself (uncredited)
 

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Personal Details

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(1977) Played guitar on Linda Ronstadt's hit single "It's So Easy". See more »

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Trivia:

Zevon's song "Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead" (mid 1990s) refers to seeing "Waddy in the Rattlesnake Cafe / Dressed in black, tossin' back a shot of rye / Finding things to do in Denver when you die." See more »

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