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".
