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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 · July 14, 2020. Liberty DeVitto Talks Memoir, Billy Joel and The Beatles. Watch on. 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. He appeared on every Billy Joel tour and album from 1976 ...
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Jul 13, 2020 · Billy Joel Drummer Liberty DeVitto on His New Memoir, Making Peace With His Old Boss. The Piano Man and DeVitto recently mended their friendship after years of acrimony and legal wrangling. By ...
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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.
And yeah, ol’ Billy still puts on a hell of a show, but there’s no denying that things sound different since Liberty DeVitto departed his band in the early 2000s. Thankfully, we’ve got a treasure trove of classic records and numerous live recordings to look back on when we seek DeVitto’s singular brand of drum animalism.
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Jul 13, 2020 · Liberty DeVitto, the former drummer of Billy Joel's band, shares his life story and behind-the-scenes anecdotes in his book "LIFE, BILLY and the PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS". The book, with a foreword by Billy Joel himself, will be released on July 17th and is available for pre-order.
