American Popular music was in the midst of an historic change in the mid-1950's. While many of the artists and songs central to this music revolution hailed from the American South, there was a significant contribution from California and specifically Los Angeles. Artists like Sam Cooke, Ritchie Valens, The Penguins, and The Coasters were breaking out of L.A., while many local record labels became national Rock & Roll mainstays. We will take a nostalgic romp through musical history as we identify the Los Angeles contribution to the early years of Rock & Roll and beyond.

Tony Moon has spent 60 successful years in the music business. Beginning in 1960, he joined the L.A. group Dante and The Evergreens, which was managed and produced by Lou Adler and Herb Alpert. He later moved to Nashville becoming the guitarist and conductor for Brenda Lee. Tony 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 a 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.

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