Joe Gannon

Joe Gannon was a recording producer, director, and a musical stage lighting and production designer. A Philadelphia native, Gannon's career began as road manager for the Kingston Trio in the band's early days of its greatest success. He later operated and managed Frank Zappa’s record company and produced records for CBS. Gannon also worked as road manager for Bill Cosby and staged Madonna's first film appearance. He toured internationally as a producer, director and lighting designer for such stars as Alice Cooper, Teddy Pendergrass, Luther Vandross, Barry Manilow, Julio Iglesias. Joe Gannon died on January 9, 2024 at age 93.