Drummer sues Joel for royalties
A former drummer for Billy Joel is suing the Grammy Award-winning singer of hits including 'Uptown Girl' and 'Movin’ Out' in a royalties dispute.
Liberty DeVitto filed a lawsuit in Manhattan’s state Supreme Court demanding Joel pay him overdue royalties.
The 58-year-old said he was Joel’s drummer from 1975 to 2005 and helped the 'Piano Man' craft some of his biggest albums.
DeVitto’s lawyer told the New York Post he doesn’t know how much his client is owed. He said Joel’s sales are subject to an audit.
DeVitto said he is working as a studio musician and teaching to support his family, including three children.
Joel has sold more than 100 million records worldwide.
