Liberty DeVitto Visits Bronx Class!

Ever wonder what it would be like to get a drum lesson from one of the most listened-to drummers in rock history? Well, some Little Kids Rock students could tell you what that’s like. On May 24th, Liberty DeVitto, Billy Joel’s drummer of many years, paid a special visit to Public School C.E.S 58X where he showed a group of thirty plus students a thing or two about playing drums. In addition to giving them some pointers and answering their many questions, he also performed with the students in an impromptu jam session. Students were also treated to a visit from the popular NYC band, TurnStyle.

This was Liberty’s second visit to a Little Kids Rock classroom and, this time, he helped deliver new guitars, basses, keyboards and drum equipment. These instruments (and many others) were purchased with funds raised by "Band Together NYC IV," a recent benefit concert held in New York City (click here to see concert photos). The concert’s headliner was Liberty’s newest band, Hit Squad, a group that consists of musicians from some of the best known bands in Rock and Roll, including: Ricky Byrd (Joan Jett and The Blackhearts), Joe Lynn Turner (Deep Purple, Rainbow), Richie Cannata (Billy Joel, Beach Boys) and Will Lee (The David Letterman Band). Here are some videos and images from the day...thanks to Liberty, Hit Squad and our event sponsors.