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The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame PodcastRussell Javors Talks Billy Joel, Topper & Lords of 52nd Street on the LIMEHOF PodcastSend us a textIn this special episode of the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, Tom Needham speaks with Russell Javors, former guitarist for Billy Joel and a founding member of the Lords of 52nd Street. A proud LIMEHOF inductee, Russell reflects on his journey from local musician to playing on some of the most iconic records in rock history.He shares personal stories about growing up on the Island, his early musical partnership with Liberty DeVitto and Doug Stegmeyer, and the unique chemistry that powered Billy Joel’s classic albums and to...2025-07-0959 minThe Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame PodcastBilly Joel's Drummer, Liberty DeVitto, Up Next on The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast with Tom NeedhamSend us a textLong Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Inductee, Liberty DeVitto, played drums on every Billy Joel album from 1976-1993, including the albums Turnstiles, The Stranger, 52nd Street, Glass Houses, and An Innocent Man. He is also prominently featured in the documentary Billy Joel: A Matter of Trust - The Bridge to Russia. DeVitto said, "Long Island was a huge part of our success. All of the guys hung out and had fun together. In fact, the one thing that we could always relate to was that we all grew up on L...2024-03-2038 min