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Roy J. Bittan (born July 2, 1949) [citation needed] is an American musician best known as a long-time member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. Nicknamed "The Professor", Bittan joined the E Street Band in 1974. He plays the piano, organ, accordion and synthesizers.
Jan 22, 2015 · Keyboardist Roy Bittan shares his memories of joining the band, working on Born to Run, and playing with Bruce solo. He also talks about his solo album Out of the Box and his love for the beach.
May 17, 2016 · New Yorker Roy Bittan has built an illustrious career as pianist/keyboard player for the likes of David Bowie, Jackson Browne, Chicago, Peter Gabriel, Ian Hunter, Meat Loaf, Stevie Nicks and Bob Seger.
- ‘Jungleland’ From: 'Born to Run' (1975) The late Clarence Clemons’ legendary sax solo may be the song’s emotional centerpiece, but Bittan’s part is every bit as crucial.
- 'Point Blank' From: 'The River' (1980) Springsteen has long been influenced by movies (note how many of his songs have been named after films), and many of his best cuts have a cinematic narrative at their core.
- ‘Thunder Road’ From: 'Born to Run' (1975) Springsteen wrote most of the Born to Run album on the piano, which made Bittan’s introduction to the band a baptism of fire.
- ‘Racing In the Street’ From: ‘Live / 1975-85’ (1986) Bittan’s piano leads the way on the side-one closer of 1978’s Darkness on the Edge of Town, a tale of a man looking to escape his joyless life through drag racing.
Jul 27, 2022 · When you think of Roy Bittan (if you think of him at all), you probably assume he is simply the piano player for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.
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Sep 16, 2012 · Learn about Roy Bittan, the pianist who has been playing with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band for decades. He talks about his style, influence and role in the band's music and shows.
Jan 15, 2015 · Roy Bittan is a keyboardist, producer and accordion-player who has played with Bruce Springsteen and many other rock stars. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from his sessions with David Bowie, Jackson Browne, Meat Loaf, Peter Gabriel, Stevie Nicks and more.
