Liberty DeVitto: Turning down George Martin | Paul Simon influence | Unreleased Recordings

Wonderful interview with Billy Joel's drummer Liberty DeVitto in which he speaks candidly about the making of those classic albums and songs. His first gig with Billy Joel, Paul Simon's influence on The Stranger, and recording 'The Nylon Curtain'

Liberty's book 'Liberty: Life, Billy & the Pursuit of Happiness' is available here:
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His children's book 'Love Santa Clause'
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Lords of 52nd Street: https://www.lordsof52ndst.com/

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Time Stamps

00:00 - Intro
02:58 - First Gig With Billy
03:44 - Turnstyles - George Martin
06:44 - Ronnie Spector
07:33 - Old Grey Whistle Test
08:43 - Disco
09:28 - Paul Simon influence
12:36 - Scenes from Italian
14:02 - Jazz on 52nd St
16:17 - My Life
18:44 - Phil Ramone
20:34 - The Nylon Curtain
23:16 - Musical Themes
24:49 - The Jimi Hendrix sound
27:36 - Unreleased Recordings
30:50 - Lords of 52nd St
31:18 - Moving Out
32:44 - Supporting Grand Funk
35:02 - Punk Explosion
36:52 - Ringo Starr
00:08 - The Book

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