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Bongiovi has produced records by [[Gloria Gaynor]], [[Talking Heads]], [[Aerosmith]] (''[[Classics Live I and II|Classics Live]]''), and the [[Ramones]] (''[[Rocket to Russia]]'' and ''[[Leave Home]]'').<ref name=allmusic>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/tony-bongiovi-mn0000006384/credits|title=Tony Bongiovi - Credits - AllMusic}}</ref> Early in his career, as an engineer, he worked the console for a number of sessions with [[Jimi Hendrix]], as well as some of Hendrix's posthumous releases under producer [[Alan Douglas (record producer)|Alan Douglas]].<ref name=allmusic/> |
Bongiovi has produced records by [[Gloria Gaynor]], [[Talking Heads]], [[Aerosmith]] (''[[Classics Live I and II|Classics Live]]''), and the [[Ramones]] (''[[Rocket to Russia]]'' and ''[[Leave Home]]'').<ref name=allmusic>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/tony-bongiovi-mn0000006384/credits|title=Tony Bongiovi - Credits - AllMusic}}</ref> Early in his career, as an engineer, he worked the console for a number of sessions with [[Jimi Hendrix]], as well as some of Hendrix's posthumous releases under producer [[Alan Douglas (record producer)|Alan Douglas]].<ref name=allmusic/> |
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In 1977, Bongiovi and his partner Bob Walters built [[Avatar Studios|The Power Station]], a recording studio renowned as one of the finest acoustic environments for recording in the world.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emusician.com/artists/1333/five-questions-tony-bongiovi/55310|title=Five Questions: Tony Bongiovi|first=Electronic Musician - featuring gear reviews, audio tutorials, loops and|last=samples}}</ref> Currently, he is the Managing Director and co-founder of BongioviAcoustic Labs, located in Port St. Lucie, Florida. |
In 1977, Bongiovi and his partner Bob Walters built [[Avatar Studios|The Power Station]], a recording studio renowned as one of the finest acoustic environments for recording in the world.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emusician.com/artists/1333/five-questions-tony-bongiovi/55310|title=Five Questions: Tony Bongiovi|first=Electronic Musician - featuring gear reviews, audio tutorials, loops and|last=samples}}</ref> Currently, he is the Managing Director and co-founder of BongioviAcoustic Labs, located in Port St. Lucie, Florida.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bongioviacoustics.com/}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
Revision as of 22:29, 15 January 2022
Tony Bongiovi | |
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Birth name | Anthony C. Bongiovi |
Born | Raritan, New Jersey, U.S. | September 7, 1947
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Record producer, recording engineer |
Years active | 1965–present |
Labels | Jive |
Website | bongioviacoustics |
Anthony C. Bongiovi (born September 7, 1947[1]) is an American record producer and recording engineer.
Career
Bongiovi has produced records by Gloria Gaynor, Talking Heads, Aerosmith (Classics Live), and the Ramones (Rocket to Russia and Leave Home).[2] Early in his career, as an engineer, he worked the console for a number of sessions with Jimi Hendrix, as well as some of Hendrix's posthumous releases under producer Alan Douglas.[2]
In 1977, Bongiovi and his partner Bob Walters built The Power Station, a recording studio renowned as one of the finest acoustic environments for recording in the world.[3] Currently, he is the Managing Director and co-founder of BongioviAcoustic Labs, located in Port St. Lucie, Florida.[4]
Personal life
He is a second cousin of Jon Bon Jovi, who is the lead singer of the band Bon Jovi.[2]
Production and engineering credits
- 1972: Hypnotized - Martha Veléz
- 1975: Never Can Say Goodbye - Gloria Gaynor
- 1975: Crash Landing - Jimi Hendrix
- 1975: Midnight Lightning - Jimi Hendrix
- 1975: Are You Ready For Freddy? - Freddy Fender
- 1975: Experience Gloria Gaynor - Gloria Gaynor
- 1976: I've Got You - Gloria Gaynor
- 1977: Leave Home - The Ramones
- 1977: Rocket to Russia - The Ramones
- 1977: Talking Heads '77 - Talking Heads
- 1977: Tailgunner - Jimmy McGriff (recording and remix engineer)
- 1977: Star Wars and Other Galactic Funk - Meco
- 1978: Encounters of Every Kind - Meco
- 1978: Ace Frehley - Ace Frehley
- 1979: This Is My Life (La Vita) with Meco - Shirley Bassey
- 1980: Christmas in the Stars: Star Wars Christmas Album - Meco
- 1980: 1978-80: 1978-1980 Six Singles - Al Downing
- 1980: The Empire Strikes Back - Meco
- 1981: Balance - Balance
- 1982: I'll Be Loving You - Al Downing
- 1982: Darlene - Al Downing
- 1982: Big Al Downing - Al Downing
- 1982: Rock in a Hard Place - Aerosmith
- 1982: In for the Count - Balance
- 1983: Bark at the Moon - Ozzy Osbourne
- 1983: Superstar - Lydia Murdock
- 1984: Bon Jovi - Bon Jovi
- 1984: Love on the Line - Lydia Murdock
- 1990: Back for Another Taste - Helix - co-producer
- 2005: Boo! B*****HMystery - co producer with Steven Gagnon
- 2002: Sympathy - Goo Goo Dolls
- 2005: As Above So Below - NoEnd
Others produced
- Jodi Bongiovi
- Cidny Bullens
- Carlene Carter
- Rick Derringer
- Mike DeVille
- Buck Dharma
- Carol Douglas
- The Electriks
- Barry Goudreau
- Gus & The New Breed
- Millie Jackson
- The Rezillos
- Sylvain Sylvain
- Tuff Darts
- Samantha Sang
- Marlena Shaw
References
- ^ "Tony Bongiovi - New Songs, Playlists & Latest News". BBC. Archived from the original on September 18, 2018. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
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External links
- Tony Bongiovi Interview NAMM Oral History Library (2017)