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Billy would have made it without Lib, but not the same way. There is no way another drummer would have had the same influence on the ultimate sound of his music.
Liberty - If you read this, please know that when I recently took my 9 yr old to a Billy Joel concert at MSG, he IMMEDIATELY heard the major difference in the drumming and said to me he didn't like the different drummer that was playing. He said it sounded slower and not as good. Even a nine year old could hear the obvious difference in the music. Chuck just plays what is necessary and doesn't break a sweat. Hope to see you in the band again someday! I'll take my son to a REAL rock N roll show!
When they were together, Lib always sang along while playing drums on stage. Billy Joel said this helped at times when Billy forgot the words - he could always look over to Liberty and he'd prompt him. But Billy said that one time Lib payed a trick on him. When they were doing Just The Way You Are live, he looked at Liberty and Liberty sang "She got the house, she got the car". Cracked Billy up!
@bsew64 - OK, Lib is a really good drummer and he made contributions to Billy's music, but to say Billy wouldn't have made it without him is a stretch. Billy is still making it now, and he has been using other drummers. Granted, Liberty has a hard-hitting New York groove like none other.
inspirational
MFGood2000 2 months ago
Billy would have made it without Lib, but not the same way. There is no way another drummer would have had the same influence on the ultimate sound of his music.
bparker3872 11 months ago
you came to my school today with ted nugents gutarist and some other famous people thanks your awesome and i think your jewish idk!
MrBigSmoothie 1 year ago
Brilliant.
TheCoon71 1 year ago
Liberty - If you read this, please know that when I recently took my 9 yr old to a Billy Joel concert at MSG, he IMMEDIATELY heard the major difference in the drumming and said to me he didn't like the different drummer that was playing. He said it sounded slower and not as good. Even a nine year old could hear the obvious difference in the music. Chuck just plays what is necessary and doesn't break a sweat. Hope to see you in the band again someday! I'll take my son to a REAL rock N roll show!
jdrum12 1 year ago
The man that turned me into a musician fifteen years ago, thanks Lib.
agilblom 1 year ago
When they were together, Lib always sang along while playing drums on stage. Billy Joel said this helped at times when Billy forgot the words - he could always look over to Liberty and he'd prompt him. But Billy said that one time Lib payed a trick on him. When they were doing Just The Way You Are live, he looked at Liberty and Liberty sang "She got the house, she got the car". Cracked Billy up!
MegaObserver1 1 year ago
I had the pleasure of recording this guy the other day. amazing drummer and amazing style and feel to his playing. truly talented
mindawgybr 1 year ago
WATCHING THIS MAKES ME WANT TO BUY DRUMS. LIKE GOING TO A CONCERT MAKES ME WANT TO GO HOME AND WRITE SONGS AND PLAY GUITAR.
scottdevito1 1 year ago
@bsew64 - OK, Lib is a really good drummer and he made contributions to Billy's music, but to say Billy wouldn't have made it without him is a stretch. Billy is still making it now, and he has been using other drummers. Granted, Liberty has a hard-hitting New York groove like none other.
steve51704000 1 year ago