Liberty DeVitto
Billy Joel

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Born in Brooklyn, New York, on August 8, 1950, second generation Italian, life began in a one room furnished apartment. Liberty's mom would empty a dresser drawer, line it with a baby blanket, and that became Liberty's bed. His Mom said it was the radio on top of the dresser, which she kept on all the time, that gave Liberty his love for music

In 1968, the same year he graduated from high school, after constant practice, (playing to records - Liberty never took lessons) and playing in local bands, he received a phone call from a guy that said he was Mitch Ryder's tour manager. He said Mitch's drummer was very sick and they needed someone to fill in. Liberty said, 'When'' They said 'Tonight.' Next thing he knew he was on stage with Mitch, taking cues from the sax player. They did "Jenny Takes a Ride", "Devil with a Blue Dress", "Sock it to Me Baby", and others. That tour lasted for 6 weeks, playing up and down the East Coast.

Liberty currently tours with Billy Joel. His new love is that of his band The Funk Club. Comprised of local musicians in Orlando, Florida, such as Kyle Henderson (vocals), Tommy Calton (guitar), and Larry Jacoby (bass), The Funk Club brings a funk and groove element to some great classic rock music.