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percussion. Years active. 1968–present. Liberatori " Liberty " DeVitto (born August 8, 1950) is an American rock drummer. He is best known for his work as a drummer for singer-songwriter Billy Joel 's recording and touring band. He has also been a session drummer on recordings of other artists.
Jul 14, 2020 · Liberty DeVitto, former drummer of Billy Joel's band, shares his story of being fired, suing and reconnecting with his friend and mentor. He also reveals the foreword of his memoir, Liberty: Life, Billy and the Pursuit of Happiness, written by Joel himself.
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Jul 13, 2020 · Liberty DeVitto, who played drums for Billy Joel for 30 years, shares his life story and how he made peace with his old boss after years of acrimony. Read his interview with Rolling Stone and learn about his musical influences, his career highlights and his struggles.
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- Andy Greene
Jul 17, 2020 · Liberty DeVitto, former drummer of Billy Joel's band for 30 years, shares his memories and insights in his new book \"Liberty: Life, Billy and the Pursuit of Happiness\". He also reveals how he reconciled with Joel after their split and how he created the drum parts for Joel's songs.
Jun 11, 2020 · Liberty Devitto, Billy Joel's drummer for 30 years, publishes a memoir and gets his former boss to write the foreword. He recalls the night he found out he was fired in 2005 and the magic of their musical collaboration.
If you’re a fan of the “classic rock era,” you’ll recall Liberty DeVitto, who is easily one of the single most underrated drummers in the genre’s history. Indeed, anyone who enjoys Billy Joel’s music certainly knows how vital DeVitto was to Billy’s sound.
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Mar 14, 2021 · Liberty DeVitto shares his memoir of playing with Billy Joel for nearly 30 years, from The Stranger to An Innocent Man. He reveals the stories behind the songs, the band dynamics, and the fallout that led to their estrangement.
