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    L.A. Boppers

    The L.A. Boppers started out as a backing band for Side Effect and was originally called "The Be-Bop Band". Augie Johnson, leader of Side Effect, was able to get the first record deal with Fantasy Records in 1978. Members of the band:


    Ed Reddick - Bass, Vocals
    Robert Griffin - Drums, Vocals
    Ed Luna - Guitar, Vocals
    Vance Tenort - Percussion, Vocals
    Kevin Davis - Keyboards
    Stan Martin - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
    Dave Grover - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
    Chuck Brooke - Tenor, Alto Saxophones
    Bob Grieve - Baritone, Soprano Saxophones
    John Ervin - Trombone

    Augie Johnson - Producer

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