#liberty devitto

[stevienicksrarities]

Cute shot of Stevie with Liberty Devitto and Mary Torrey (Devitto) in 1983. The Wild Heart tour.

#stevie nicks #liberty devitto #mary torrey devitto #the wild heart #1983 #backstage #80's

[bawnjourno]

#billy joel #liberty devitto #my scans #my posts #52nd street #billyjoelstateofmind

[mitjalovse]

While we discuss the records that transcend their eras with their success, we must know some musicians have many more platters in this vein present in their opuses. To give you an example – Billy Joel had many records from the late 70's and the 80's that fit the description, yet these also show the problem we might have with him now. Allow me to elucidate – he's a brilliant songwriter, but he's not satisfied with that, which results in way too polished production. His late 70's found the best balance of these two principles, both The Stranger and 52nd Street make him sound real. You see, his biggest problem might be that his tunes at one point became a signifier of rich rock thanks to him having the access to the best tools.You see, his songs need more grit, not gold.

#Youtube #billy joel #52nd street #honesty #david spinozza #doug stegmeyer #liberty devitto #robert freedman #phil ramone #70's music #rock

[krispyweiss]

Rascals Drummer Dino Danelli Dies at 78

Dino Danelli, drummer for the Rascals, has died at age 78.

Danelli’s Dec. 15 death was announced by his spokesman and fellow drummer Joe Russo. A cause of death was not given.

“I hope you will all continue to appreciate (Danelli’s) talent and send him your love,” Russo said in a statement.

“Thank you for supporting his various endeavors throughout his career. You all made it possible for him to live his dream, which was to be a musician and artist.”

Liberty DeVitto, longtime drummer for Billy Joel, called Danelli “my inspiration and a dear friend” who “will always be in my heart.”

Formed as the Young Rascals in 1964 the group scored hits like “Good Lovin’,” “Groovin’,” and “People Got to be Free” before disbanding in 1972.

Fellow Rascal Gene Cornish called Danelli “my brother and the greatest drummer I’ve ever seen.

“I am devastated at this moment. Rest in peace, Dino. I love you, brother.”

12/15/22

#dino danelli #the rascals #the young rascals #gene cornish #joe russo #furthur #joe russo’s almost dead #liberty devitto #billy joel

[thebreakfastgenie]

oh ok we get funny placeholder lyrics in the zanzibar demo but not honesty???

#are there ANY extant recordings of liberty devitto singing sodomy

[s21tiaozinho]

Liberty DeVitto Hears Deftones For The First Time

‘BATERISTA DE BILLY JOE, LIBERTY DEVITTO FAZ VERSÃO INCRÍVEL DE HIT DA BANDA DEFTONES’!

#youtube

[thebandcampdiaries]

Marshall Oakman is back with a new studio work: "When Life's Cold”

Somewhere in between 60s-inspired pop rock and modern songwriting excellence.

December 2023 - Marshall Oakman is a singer-songwriter with a vision: staying true to the sounds of the golden age of pop and rock while embracing fresh contemporary aesthetics that bring these timeless influences to a new generation of listeners. His most recent studio work, "When Life's Cold", is an amazing example of his capability. This production is crisp and edgy, showcasing melody and dynamics and serving as a fantastic calling card for Marshall, who gets to stand out here. 

"When Life's Cold" is a remarkable piece of music that feels both nostalgic and fresh, capturing the warmth of vintage sounds while embracing the clarity you would expect from a piece of music recorded in this day and age. In addition to the excellent sonics, the track also offers a very positive message. "When Life's Cold" advocates trying to look at the bright side of life, even in the face of difficult times. Despite our challenges, it is important to always choose optimism and be proactive. This is probably the best way to find peace within and come out on top, even when dealing with some tough situations. It's really all about that positive mental attitude! "When Life's Cold" is a truly empowering piece of music which emphasizes resilience and a brighter perspective on things amid adversity. 

"When Life's Cold" is distinctive for its blend of great melodies and exciting soundscapes, which take the listeners back to a time when you could really feel the musicianship and chemistry that happens when great songs come to life. Marshall stands out not only as an amazing songwriter but also as a gifted performer who knows what it is like to embed so much talent and creativity in his work, from conception to arrangement and everything in between. In addition, the song also features an incredible set of collaborators, namely Kasim Sultan (Joan Jett), on bass, Liberty Devitto (Billy Joel Band), on drums and Paul Pesco (Madonna), on guitar.

"When Life's Cold" is highly recommended to fans of artists such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Kinks, to mention a few.

Find out more about Marshall Oakman, and listen to "When Life's Cold" via Spotify, as well as other digital streaming services.

#Spotify

[artistbookings]

Sarah and The Maclaines - Sophisticated Sound

Australian singer/songwriter Sarah constantly delights audiences with her rich, velvety voice, beautiful tone, and fantastic vocal range. Her performances are known for showcasing her eclectic repertoire of Jazz, Pop, and R&B.

Instrumentation: Vocals, Drums, Guitar, Saxophone, Piano, Double Bass, Saxophone, Congas, Flute

Music/Performance Genre: Jazz, Pop, RnB

Size: Trio to Quintet

Hire For: Sophisticated Events, Corporate Functions, Classy Weddings, Stylish Cocktail Parties

"Sarah brings classic jazz into the modern world with her beautiful voice. She has the expression of a singer from the past but adds her "today" twist. You only need to see her once to be hooked.""  -- Liberty Devitto, New York (30 years drummer for Billy Joel) "I have known, worked with and listened to Sarah for years. She's one of Australia's finest singers and possesses a wonderful stage presence with a bright, entertaining personality. A night listening to Sarah is not to be missed"  -- Peter Cupples, Stylus

#vocal band #Vocal Lead band #Vocals #jazz #Jazz Musicians #Pop

[newmusicradionetwork]

MSB “City Living”

THIS SONG WON THE 2022 USA SONGWRITING COMPETITION IN THE JAZZ CATEGORY. They say a good song can work in any style…but some deserve a big band… City Living was written by an Americana tunesmith with rock pedigree (Michael Sackler-Berner) and a Steinway endorsed pianist specializing in improvisational classical and international pop hits (Jeff Franzel). Yet here it is – undeniably a Jazz song. MSB was making a record called Short Stories where each tune lived in a different world – whichever world was most suited to the song’s natural stylistic leaning. City Living, a tribute to MSB’s late grandfather who was a jazz musician in the Catskills in his youth, leaned into the big band world. So what you hear on this recording is a live big band and a singer, together, recorded to tape in a big old recording studio in Brooklyn. Old school NY magic in a room. I suspect somewhere Grandpa Milty is happy. MSB BIO BELOW: Singer-songwriter MSB has spent the last 20 years writing songs that build upon the American tradition of the rock n’ roll troubador. It has led to a stockpile of songs about life, time, and love – as well as hundreds of performances in the United States and Canada in clubs and theaters. MSB’s songs have been featured in over 40+ primetime television placements and been produced by Steve Jordan, Bob Thiele Jr., and David Kahne, amongst others. He has ongoing partnerships with musicians Liberty DeVitto and Nick Movshon, and his work has been championed by record label brass like Bruce Lundvall and Bill Burrs. MSB has produced music for Grammy and Oscar winning singer-songwriter Leo Sidran, written songs for Columbia Records artist Ari Hest, and Atlantic Records artist Enisa. MSB’s songs and recordings have been published and released by Sony, Universal, Duchamp, Ocean Park Music Group and Concord. MSB can also be found touring and recording with The Slim Kings. Additional Artist/Song Information: Artist Name: MSB Song Title: City Living Publishing: Duchamp/City`s Pearl/Kobalt Publishing Affiliation: ASCAP Album Title: Short Stories Record Label: GMB Music Record Label: GMB Music Michael Sackler-Berner 9178689593 [email protected] Radio Promotion: Billy Burrs u202d+1 [phone]u202c [email protected] Publicity/PR: Artist Direct 9178689593 [email protected] Manager: Billy Burrs u202d+1 [phone]u202c [email protected] Booking Agent: Artist Direct [email protected] Read the full article

[vickiabelson]

Liberty DeVitto Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson

I can’t stop smiling. How I adore Liberty DeVitto, and would even if he wasn’t one of the greatest drummers of all time––Billy Joel's, iconic partner in music for 30 years. 

I’ve known Lib for 30-something years and every time I see him it’s better than the last. Like fine wine, except neither of us is having any––unlike how it was when we met. We talk about that - his climb to stadium rock, the magnums of red, throwing up on his shoes––before Billy, Mitch Ryder, Vanilla Fudge, meeting Billy, Stevie Nicks, Only the Good Die Young, what Lib brought to it, love and their marriages, and marriages, and marriages, Richie Cannata, Russell Javors, Doug Stegmeyer, The Billy Joel Band, how Billy gave up an enormous opportunity out of love, loyalty and respect for them, and how it fell apart after 30 years of stellar music, fame & friendship. Sobriety, perhaps contributing to Lib’s demise.

We talked about the silence between them in the years that followed, Lib’s resurrection, NYC Hit Squad with Ricky Byrd, The Lords of 52nd Street with the original BJ band, his bestselling memoir,   https://amzn.to/2CP8qrg, upcoming book about Santa https://amzn.to/3dS13li, and, his girls, girls, girls. Wife, daughters, and a new baby granddaughter, that is. The reconciliation with Billy, the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Band— playing and getting inducted into the Long Island off-shoot, and being featured in the rock doc, Hired Gun.

Life is grand, better than ever. Lib is happy and grateful. And so much damn fun! Couldn’t adore him more. Sitting down with Lib is like going home and being with family. The one you dig. 

Liberty DeVitto Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson

Wednesday, 8/24/22, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET

Streamed Live on my Facebook

Replay here:

#LibertyDevitto #BillyJoel #Drummer #Drums #MitchRyder #CarlySimon #StevieNicks #TheBeachBoys #Meatloaf #GameChangersWithVickiAbelson #VickiAbelson #GameChangers #podcast #inspirationalpodcast #Celebrity #FacebookLive #Talkshow #Chat #Live #pandemic #comedy #music #talk #recap #community #caring #sharing #sharingiscaring #streaminglive

[billyjoelstateofmind]

Billy backstage -1976

#billy joel #bby #he’s so tiny ❤️ #gifs #liberty devitto

[myvinylplaylist]

Billy Joel: 52nd Street (1978)

2022 Limited Edition Walmart Billy Joel 50th Anniversary on Blue Swirl Vinyl

Columbia Records

#my vinyl playlist #billy joel #doug stegmeyer #liberty devitto #richie cannata #peter cetera #steve khan #phil ramone #columbia records #70’s music #70’s rock #classic rock #walmart exclusive #record cover #colored vinyl #vinyl records #album cover #album art

[libertydevitto]

liberty devitto and max weinberg, who are the exact same man except one is given cocaine before performances and the other is given xanax

#billy joel #bruce springsteen #Liberty devitto #max weinberg

[krispyweiss]

Ronnie Spector Dies at 78

Ronnie Spector, the Ronettes frontwoman and voice of songs like “Be My Baby,” “Walking in the Rain” and “Baby I Love You,” died Jan. 12 “after a brief battle with cancer,” her family said.

��Ronnie lived her life with a twinkle in her eye, a spunky attitude, a wicked sense of humor and a smile on her face,” they said. “She was filled with love and gratitude.”

Spector was 78.

“This just breaks my heart,” Brian Wilson said, noting he listened to “Be My Baby” more than any other song.

“I loved her voice so much and she was a very special person and a dear friend,” Wilson said.

Liberty DeVitto eulogized Spector as “the Queen of Rock and Roll.” The family of the late Eddie Money, with whom Spector recorded 1986’s “Take Me Home Tonight,” called the singer “legendary” in offering condolences to her family.

“May Ronnie Spector rest in eternal love and peace,” Todd Rundgren’s Spirit of Harmony Foundation said. “Thank you for the music.”

After the Ronettes’ 1968 breakup and Spector’s mid-1970s divorce from producer Phil Spector, she returned as a solo artist, recording “Say Goodbye to Hollywood” and “Baby Please Don’t Go,” with the E Street Band in 1977.

“It was an honor to … encourage her to get back on stage where she remained for the next 45 years,” Van Zandt said. “Her record with the E Street Band helped sustain us at a very precarious time. … Condolences to her husband and family."

1/12/22

#ronnie spector #the ronettes #bruce springsteen and the e street band #eddie money #phil spector #steven van zandt #billy joel #liberty devitto #brian wilson #the beach boys #todd rundgren #spirit of harmony foundation

[thebreakfastgenie]

Does Liberty DeVitto have a letterboxd? I want to see his review of the Bob Marley movie.

[charlies-current-obsession]

Mr. The Stranger

#love it #gods I’ve tried to upload more pictures but it won’t let me #let’s hope this one works #anyways #billy joel #billy Joel band #lib’s book! #liberty devitto