Effective period / Period of releases: 1978 - 1982

Members: Steve Madaio, David Grover, Vance Tenort, Mayo Tiana, Gerry Davis, Ed Reddick, Michael Stanton, Denny Christianson, Steve Beckmeier, Kenny Styles, Ed Luna, Robert Griffin (6), Kevin Davis (14)

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