Tony Bongiovi

Over the years, legendary producer Tony Bongiovi has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry, collecting more than 40 gold and platinum albums in the process. Artists produced include; Diana Ross, The Ramones and Aerosmith. At one point, he even inadvertently helped the career of his second cousin, Jon Bon Jovi. Beginning as a Motown Engineer (who recorded such artists as The Temptations and Stevie Wonder); by the early 1970s, Tony had become one of the most sought after record producer's on the Media Sound staff. Some of the artists he produced during his tenure there included Jimi Hendrix and Talking Heads. In 1977, Tony designed and founded Power Station Studios. The facility became an instant success due to his legendary acoustic design, providing rooms designated specifically for multi-track recording. In 1991, Power Station became the first recipient of a special lifetime achievement award from Mix, the Les Paul Award, in which the studio was praised for its consistent contributions to audio excellence and creativity. In addition to his well-known accomplishments as a producer and engineer, in 1993 he was hired as a special consultant by CBS to improve both the sound quality and acoustical environment for "The Late Show with David Letterman". Tony's film career includes multiple soundtrack listings and audio credits; including titles such as "Gung Ho" and "Pet Semetary". He was featured in the documentary "Rock and a Hard Place: Another Night at the Agora".