Liberty DeVitto :: Burying the Hatchet..Why Were We Mad Again?

Liberatori "Liberty" DeVitto (born August 8, 1950) is an American rock drummer. He is best known for his work as a drummer for New York singer-songwriter Billy Joel's recording and touring band and most recently as drummer for The Slim Kings, but he has also played with the NYC Hit Squad and has been a session drummer on recordings of other artists. He is credited as drummer on over 150 million records sold.
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In addition to his work with Joel, DeVitto has also been an active session musician working with other big acts such as Carly Simon, Phoebe Snow, Karen Carpenter, Stevie Nicks, Rick Wakeman, Bob James and Meat Loaf.
After working with Joel for 30 years, DeVitto was discharged from drumming duties for the 2006 Billy Joel tour for an unknown reason. Up to that point, he had the longest running tenure in Joel's band, starting with the recording of 1976's Turnstiles.
A few things that came up:
Liberty's new book:
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Groinal hernias - Rich and Lib's thing in common
Rich's mesh
When does not being good begin to happen?
Not playing on top of the singer
Drums are your mistress, COVID kept you from your mistress
Jim playing "Angry Young Man" with his brother Dan at a church service:
• Dan and Jim McCarthy p...
Reconciling with Billy
The story of the split
The Lords of 52nd Street was blessed by Billy to be labeled as his old band.
Playing with tracks in a live situation
Touring differences between the early days and now
Never had a drink before shows....afterwards....different story

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[@teebee5236]

I had the pleasure to see a Billy Joel concert back in the early 90’s. Our seats were in the back balcony section right behind the stage. I was 30 feet from Liberty. Talk about a high energy player. He was a show onto himself. So fun to watch.

[@scottkinsey4392]

Lib and the guys were one of the tightest bands I’ve ever seen !

[@paradiddle1]

Wow man. This is the interview I’ve been waiting for! Liberty DeVitto is a legend. I’ve leaned so much just by air drumming his grooves. ❤️❤️❤️

[@MollyT119]

This man 100% belongs on the Mount Rushmore of drummers. Nobody lays it down like Lib. Such a great guy!

[@tomgorman748]

Love Liberty.over his stuff with Billy. Very bummed out when Billy dropped him.

[@scottkinsey4392]

Love the Lib 🙏🤘🍻

[@scottkinsey4392]

Love Sebastian he’s like my brother from another mother. We look at the world through the same window 🤪

[@thoroughbred2741]

This guy is the best

[@TTFMjock]

A fascinating interview would be Kiki Garcia, from Miami Sound Machine.

[@davidcurtis4478]

Groove on Rich! 🤘🥁🤘DC

[@gracielaelisabarrios7108]

Liberty es un amor. ❤️❤️

[@VINTY]

Another great show guys!

[@NicholasSantangeloDrummer]

I knew Rich was mixed with Italian or Mexican. Love it.

[@davegott4783]

He is on a list right there with Keith moon

[@stiebingiii]

it is better when drummers play songs not drums

[@marceibel1131]

Right.. That's, what Liberty did.