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 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