When former Billy Joel drummer Liberty DeVitto started work on his new memoir Liberty: Life, Billy and the Pursuit of Happiness about 15 years ago, he was still angry. Joel had just fired him from his ...

Watching Liberty DeVitto play drums is simply poetry in motion. His exuberance and flair when he performs made him stand out as Billy Joel’s drummer from 1974 to 2004. He was aptly named Liberty ...

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 Happiness.” The ...

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HUNTINGTON -- He spent more than 30 years touring the world as the drummer for Billy Joel's band, but Liberty DeVitto now tours college campuses talking to students about the creative process of ...

LI musician Liberty DeVitto talks about his years working with Billy Joel in his new memoir "Liberty." Credit: Liberty Devitto and Anna Leath Stay logged in. The Newsday app makes it easier to access ...

Often described as the Legends of Billy Joel Band, the talented contributions of drummer Liberty DeVitto, saxophonist Richie Cannata and guitarist Russell Javors (along with late bassist Doug ...