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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. He is credited as a drummer on records that have sold a combined total of 150 million units ...
Jul 14, 2020 · Liberty DeVitto, the drummer of Billy Joel's band for over 30 years, talks about his memoir, his lawsuit and his friendship with the Piano Man. He reveals how he and Joel met again after their acrimonious split and how he views his role in the music industry.
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- Andrew Magnotta @AndrewMagnotta
Jul 13, 2020 · Liberty DeVitto, the former drummer of Billy Joel's band, talks about his new memoir Liberty: Life, Billy and the Pursuit of Happiness, which traces his life and career from his childhood in Italy to his departure from the Piano Man's band. He also shares his story of making peace with his old boss after years of acrimony and legal wrangling.
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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 · The drummer of Billy Joel's classic band for 30 years, Liberty DeVitto, has published his memoir and reached out to the "Piano Man" to write the foreword. He shares his memories of their musical and personal relationship, and how he overcame the bitterness and hurt of their past.
In the meantime, Liberty DeVitto dialed in with ClassicRockHisory.com to recount his origins as a drummer, meeting Billy Joel, working with Meat Loaf, what’s next for The Slim Kings, as well as the sublime musicianship of the Lords of 52nd Street. Catch me up on your latest comings and goings.
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Mar 14, 2021 · Liberty DeVitto, the drummer of Billy Joel's band for over 30 years, shares his memoir of their musical partnership, personal relationship, and legal battles. Learn how he discovered the Beatles, met his idol, and became part of the Piano Man's success story.
