Music City has been the Mecca for Country Music since the 40's. Its identity has become world famous, and its music is the most programmed format on Radio. But wait! Nashville's first # 1 record over 70 years ago, wasn't even Country! In this class, we will explore the incredible and mostly unknown secret of Nashville: it's wealth of the variety of non-Country Music that has had its roots there. The list of artists, songs, and famous musicians and songwriters is truly amazing. These include some of the greats in Pop Music-Tony Bennett, Andy Williams, Perry Como, Elvis, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, and many stars of Rock and Gospel. Come see and hear "The Other Side of Nashville.”

Tony Moon has spent 60 successful years in the Music Business. Beginning in 1960 he joined the L.A. group, Dante and The Evergreens, managed and produced by Lou Adler and Herb Alpert. He later moved to Nashville becoming Guitarist and conductor for Brenda Lee. He also began playing on recording sessions and was Nashville's first rock independent music producer, working with five major labels. He scored several big hits for The Vogues, including "5 O' Clock World" Tony has won several awards as songwriter and music publisher. His songs have been released by artists as diverse as Porter Wagoner, Willie Nelson, Vickie Carr, Pearl Jam, and The Beatles.
He currently administers several Music Publishing Companies and a New York Entertainment Company.

Fifty and Better was designed to offer university-level courses (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activities for individuals age 50 and older.