The Wrecking is an American rock band from Portland, Maine.
[2] The band released their debut studio album under the Chosen Records label on August 19, 2008 called A New Abolition.
In 1996, Douglas and Darren Elder founded The Kingpin Wrecking Crew.
With Doug on lead vocals and guitar and Darren on drums, joined by Karl Anderson on keyboards/synths/organ, Ty Monroe on bass guitar and Joe McCann on turntables, the band achieved a unique sound of funk rock blended with hip hop and various other styles.
Anderson resumed bass duties and McCann began playing more keys.