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Don Randi (born February 25, 1937) is an American keyboard player, bandleader, and songwriter who was a member of the Wrecking Crew . Career. Don was born February 25, 1937, in New York City. [1] . He was raised in the Catskill Mountains and studied classical music. [2] . In 1954, he moved to Los Angeles and became a studio musician. [2] .
At 84 years of age, Don Randi is still playing piano and is still sharp as a tack. He sat down in studio 1at Sunset Sound to share his life story of playing...
At the age of 88, pianist Don Randi still comes ready to play the occasional club date with his two children, Leah and Justin, and to share anecdotes from his 2015 book You’ve Heard these Hands: From the Wall of Sound to the Wrecking Crew and Other Incredible Stories.
In 1962, a young pianist named Don Randi was asked to play on a recording session at a Hollywood studio. The song was “He’s a Rebel” by The Crystals, with Darlene Love singing lead, and the...
Don Randi contributed the piano part on Barry McGuire's 1965 hit "Eve of Destruction". Before becoming a solo artist, Leon Russell was a regular member of the Wrecking Crew and played on the Ronettes' "Be My Baby", and Jan & Dean's "The Little Old Lady (from Pasadena)."
Artist Profile: Don Randi. Just think of nearly every piano lick you’ve ever heard on hit records from the 60’s, 70’s and beyond, and you’ll begin to get a feeling for the amazing composing and arranging talents of Don Randi. As a fundamental member of the ‘Wrecking Crew’ he has played on countless number one singles and albums.
Don Randi is among the most noted studio musicians that came out of Los Angeles during the famous Wall of Sound era. Don was a member of the Wrecking Crew and played keyboards on countless hit recordings.
