Recently, we caught up with veteran bassist, Greg Smith. Among other things, we touch on what he’s been up to during the lockdown, his origins, working Ted Nugent, Billy Joel, Alice Cooper, and a whole lot more.
Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with Liberty DeVitto, who I feel is one of the single most underrated drummers in Classic Rock history. Anyone who enjoys Billy Joel’s music knows how important Liberty was to Billy’s sound, and since Liberty departed Billy’s band, the music hasn’t sounded quite the same.
So yes, we are too loud. We do curse too much. Sometimes we drive too fast, and yes– we spend too much. So what? That’s how we do it here on Long Island. Every place you go has its local flavor, and the fast-paced, in-your-face, no-holds-barred hustle is ours. So, next time you’re here, visit one of our local bars, pull up a stool, order yourself a Blue Point and some fries with ketchup, and choose “Piano Man” on the jukebox if there is one because there’s nothing more Long Island than a drunken Billy Joel sing-along with all your closest friends.
