About

Peppy Castro ! Considered to be one of the early pioneers of the Psychedelic Garage band rock era has done it all. He is a successful seasoned professional with great variety in his music! His fame and 1st hit record began at the age of 17 as one of the founding fathers of the legendary rock group," The Blues Magoos”. His rock and roll status led him to a starring role in the original Broadway Production of Hair. His songs have been recorded by the likes of Diana Ross, Kiss and Cher, among others. He is also Emmy nominated and an award-winning playwright and multi-instrumentalist, having penned and or performed hundreds of well-known jingles for decades. Budweiser, Chevy, Bounty, Nestlé’s Crunch, Kodak, etc. The list is endless. His potent vocals have appeared on numerous platinum records for well known recording artists. He’s enjoyed years of diverse music by being an original member of the bands, The Blues Magoos, Balance, Wiggy Bits. and the newly inducted Long Island Music Hall of Fame, Barnaby Bye. Peppy Is also an associate producer for the new off Broadway show. "The Gong Show Live" and has just completed his own solo CD titled “Just Beginning” with Long time friend Joey Kramer from Aerosmith on some cuts. The following is a partial list of additional artists Peppy has worked with over the years. Laura Branagin, Michael Bolton, Liza Minnelli, Ronnie Spector, Peter Allen, Paul Stanley solo, Gene Simons solo, Ace Frehley solo, Joan Jett, Buzzy Lindhart, Rex Smith, Richie Havens, John Denver, Aldo Nova, David Johansen, Darlene Love and “Jay and The Americans” etc.