Drummer DeVitto not on Joel tour, but he's busy

From: Deseret News (Salt Lake City) | Date: December 14, 2007| Author: | Copyright information

Billy Joel's concert at the Energy Solutions Arena in November was a real treat for longtime fans who have followed the Piano Man's career since the 1970s. Joel delivered an outstanding concert with a great mix of B-side rarities and greatest hits.

The only thing missing for vintage-era Joel fans were a few familiar faces in his band. Most notably, it was the first time in three decades Liberty DeVitto was not keeping the beat on the drum kit in Salt Lake City.

Enough people commented on the Deseret Morning News' message board about DeVitto's absence that the News dedcided to catch up with him ...

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