As an active record producer, David’s studio collaborations include co-productions with Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys and productions for The Ramones, Blondie, The Go Go’s, & The Ventures, to name a few. Many of Kessel’s recordings as a musician and producer, were done at the famous Gold Star Studios in Hollywood.

David Kessel’s guitar work, electric and acoustic, can be found on Phil Spector productions and albums by John Lennon, Harry Nilsson, Cher, Darlene Love, Dion, The Paley Brothers, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, The Ramones, and Celine Dion. David Kessel and his brother Dan, are the only 2nd generation members of The Wrecking Crew.