When Liberty DeVitto, Andy Attanasio and Michael Sackler-Berner set out to record their new album, they insisted on keeping it authentically old school. True to the style of their musical heroes, The Slim Kings recorded The King’s County Classic on only vintage machines and instruments, without a computer in sight. “We hope this gives you … Continue reading Liberty DeVitto and The Slim Kings Release New Album: “We hope this gives you joy in all the madness” →

For roughly three decades, Liberty DeVitto was the quite literal driving force behind Billy Joel’s biggest hits and countless concerts. But the toll that level of success and excess eventually took on the New York-bred drummer was high – again literally and figuratively. As the touring miles and recording sessions piled up, so did the … Continue reading Keeping the Beat: Longtime Drummer Liberty DeVitto Pens Memoir, Preps Album Release →

The Slim Kings, featuring longtime Billy Joel drummer Liberty DeVitto, have shared another new track from their forthcoming album The King’s County Classic. Hear “Soldier On” in the player below. The release of the new song coincides with the release of Devitto’s new memoir, Liberty: Life, Billy and the Pursuit of Happiness, out now. Lyrics … Continue reading Iconic Drummer Liberty DeVitto ‘Soldiers On’ with New Single from The Slim Kings, New Memoir →

The Slim Kings, a tri-state area favorite featuring longtime Billy Joel drummer Liberty DeVitto, have released a new brand new song. “Truth Be Told” will be featured on the band’s forthcoming album The King’s County Classic, due out October 16th. “Truth Be Told” was recorded in an entirely analog studio, without a computer in sight. … Continue reading The Slim Kings Release New Track, Announce New Album →