Waddy Wachtel

Waddy Wachtel
Waddy Wachtel
	Wachtel in 2009
Background information
Birth name	Robert T. Wachtel
Born	May 24, 1947 (age 77); Jackson Heights, New York, U.S.
Genres	Rock; folk rock; pop; jazz;
Occupation(s)	Musician; composer; record producer; bandleader;
Instrument(s)	Guitar; vocals;
Years active	1970–present
Labels	Arista; Elektra; CBS; WEA; Columbia; EMI; Virgin; Asylum; Warner Bros.; Giant;
Website	waddywachtelinfo.com

Robert "Waddy" Wachtel (born May 24, 1947) is an American musician, composer and record producer, most notable for his guitar work. Wachtel has worked as session musician for other artists such as Linda Ronstadt, Beth Hart, Stevie Nicks, Kim Carnes, Randy Newman, Keith Richards, The Rolling Stones (lead guitar on "Saint of Me"), Jon Bon Jovi, James Taylor, Iggy Pop, Warren Zevon, Bryan Ferry, Michael Sweet, Jackson Browne, Karla Bonoff, and Andrew Gold, both in the studio and live.^[1]

^ Gans, David (March 7, 1980). "Waddy Wachtel: Confessions of a "Mafia" Guitarist". Bam Magazine. 5 (74). BAM: 40. Retrieved July 25, 2009.