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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 Explains How He Reconciled With Billy Joel After Lawsuit. For over 30 years, Liberty DeVitto was Billy Joel 's drummer — his friend, confidant and ally — until all of the sudden he wasn't anymore. DeVitto has known Joel since they were teenagers in New York.
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Jul 13, 2020 · Liberty DeVitto's new memoir 'Liberty: Life, Billy and the Pursuit of Happiness' tells the saga of his long career in Billy Joel's band.
Jul 17, 2020 · Billy Joel fans looking for a fix this summer will get it today (July 17) with the release of former drummer Liberty DeVitto’s new tell-all, “Liberty: Life, Billy and the Pursuit of...
Jun 11, 2020 · 15 years after parting ways and a palpable and bitter animosity between them, Billy Joel and his drummer for 30 years, Liberty DeVitto have made peace. On July 14th, DeVitto will publish his long-awaited memoir, title, Liberty: Life, Billy, And The Pursuit Of Happiness.
Mar 14, 2021 · For nearly 30 years, he provided the big backbeat behind Billy Joel as a core member of his band for hundreds of concerts around the world and on a string of hugely successful records. The two also formed a deep personal relationship, enjoying good times and the vast fruits of their success.
Jul 13, 2020 · Liberty DeVitto’s autobiography “LIFE, BILLY and the PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS” with a foreword by Billy Joel, available on July 17th. Available for pre-order: Amazon | Hudson Music.
Nov 6, 2017 · For 30 years, Liberty DeVitto was the studio and touring drummer for Billy Joel. Some might say he was responsible for making Joel sound like a rock act instead of middle-of-the road pop. His style is unmistakable.
Billy Joel’s drummer for 30 years; 150 million+ records sold. Liberty writes, teaches & produces music. Drummer and band member of The Slim Kings band. Honorary Board member of Little Kids Rock. Liberty and the Billy Joel band were inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2014.
We are very pleased to announce the signing of a hugely influential figure on the drumming scene, Liberty DeVitto! Born and raised in New York City, USA…. Liberty’s drumming journey began at the tender age of 14, when he was first inspired to play after watching the now world famous Ed Sullivan performance by the Beatles back in 1964….
