Theres my answer. Thats how it is. Your first Billy record was An Innocent Man. I play all the time. In 1975 Cannata was introduced to Billy Joel's bass player Doug Stegmeyer through Doug's brother Al. The Ox. In 1967, I saw them at the Village Theatre. But it was tough. Eren Cannata - Biography - IMDb He also is the musical director of former New York Yankee and Latin Grammy-nominated jazz artist Bernie Williams and his band. I think all of humanity needs to take a step back and realize that were all in this together. Youre up there with a Beatle and members of the Who and Cream and youre playing songs by Grand Funk Railroad. Join Facebook to connect with Richie Cannata and others you may know. I get out. You dont want to make mistakes with the choreography. Its attitude, aptitude and gratitude. Its that simple. The whole thing is really wild if you stand back and think about it. Everyone works for Boomer. At the time, I only played alto saxophone. I have bad news. He said, Youre not hurt, are you? I said, No, but I have a commitment I cannot get out of. I had to call Bruce Grakal, Ringos manager and someone that has been with him forever. He is most notable for playing saxophone in Billy Joel's band alongside Liberty DeVitto, Russell Javors, and Doug Stegmeyer. Fran Strine's new documentary 'Hired Gun' opens nationwide on Friday June 29th, Billy Joel performs on stage, USA, 1977. We all need to forget about life for a while. Born in Brooklyn, Richie Cannata later moved with his parents to Garden City South, where he blossomed as a tenor sax musician. Longtime Billy Joel Drummer Liberty DeVitto Talks Mending - Variety I cant even name a title. Water sport is one of the most popular types of activities that you can do on beaches, some examples of water sport are jet skiing, and surfing. It was great. Richie Cannata is on Facebook. We keep in touch. All I had was one saxophone. I say, Well, actually Paul Everyone stops dead because here I am correcting Paul McCartney. When Billy started touring heavily in 2014, you had to stop going out with Ringo. As a member of "The Billy Joel Band" from 1975-81, he contributed immensely to such landmark albums as "The Stranger", "52nd Street" and "Glass Houses". I saw Cream. It was nice to see how grateful they were for my gesture and how the first autograph they got was from Ron Guidry. I still like to think that something is going to come out and hell write something. On February 27, 2010, Joel's bassist from his "River of Dreams" tour, Tom Wolk, died from a heart attack at the age of 58. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. Here, these artists tell their complete stories, giving an up-close look at life on musics A list. Its bizarre. How were they as bandleaders? His first name is "Richie" and his last name is . But it was in a hope chest for about a year. Were you a big Billy Joel fan before the audition you had with him? The Fab Four had George Harrison, known as the quiet Beatle. I saw them at the New York State Pavilion [in August 1969]. I always read that his last time onstage was with Elton John in 1974, which is just not true. We recorded for about five hours. I believe that Governor Cuomo has done an amazing job. Its unbelievable. No. Its something that is embedded in everyones DNA. Born in Brooklyn and raised on Long Island, Richie first studied classical piano and clarinet before picking up the tenor saxophone. Richie Cannata was born on 1948 in New York City, New York, USA, is an Actor, Music Department, Soundtrack. They will. It was a little rough. He was stone-cold deaf. I will never forget the day a couple of young musicians were walking around the Yankees clubhouse like a couple of little kids. [13], In 2013, the Billy Joel Band was joined by multi-instrumentalist Mike DelGuidice on rhythm guitar and backing vocals, DelGuidice had previously fronted various Billy Joel tribute projects.[14]. He is God and Ill go on record to say that. This guy George Travis, a wonderful guy, used to put the tours together for Ringo and Billy. He was supposed to have all these ideas and charts and know what vocals are going where. 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Tell me about working with Sam and Dave. In 1974, he was living in Los Angeles and had already released Piano Man and Streetlife Serenade. That doesnt alleviate the fact that we all need to be extremely vigilant. Thats how much it means to everyone. I love you. Please contact Big Noise about Richie Cannata at 401 274 4770 USA. It was insane. I think they were parked at Madison Square Garden since we had a show the night before or the night after. It was insane. I remember the famous quote when Elton said, You dont write enough records, and Billy said, You write too many records. Frankly, I agree with Billy 100 percent. | I crack the whip, do rehearsals, didnt even get to see the first show, and I was on a plane the night before a Billy show to get back out. It has everything that anyone could possibly want. Were going on tour! I said, Thats why Im calling. Saxophonist Mark Rivera looks back on his nearly 40-year tenure with Billy Joel, plus his time with Ringo Starr, Foreigner, and others. Find by Genre >> AC >> Richie Cannata Fired Billy Joel Musicians Air Grievances in New Doc These guy still play, and this is their facebook page. Still rock and roll: Billy Joel's original backing band brings his hits Official Sites, View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. He had already worked with Aerosmith and it was the sound we wanted to go with. You play the organ on this one. I was like, I only play this on piano. After leaving the band in 1981, [3] he opened Cove City Sound Studios in Glen Cove, New York. I was definitely bitten. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCd0JfW93fc. But 40-years later, DAmbrosio wasnt too far off and let me add, if theres a better sax player in this world like Richie Cannata, especially after you hear him in that solo New York State of Mind, he just doesnt exist. In fact, I got a second antibody test last week. March 5, 1948) in NYC, is an acclaimed musician who is also a successful record producer. And Billy and [saxophonist] Richie [Cannata] had already parted ways. This was live to track, frankly. Ive never heard music the same way. Paul wants to sing Birthday for Ringo and he wants it to be a surprise. I said, OK, who is in the band? He goes, You, me, Paul, Rick Derringer, Edgar Winter, and Gregg Bissonette. I wish there was more I could say. He said, There is nothing more you can say. I was waiting for him to say, Have a good day. Id never shot craps in my life. His specialties are the keyboards, the clarinet, the flute and the saxophone. Richie Cannata (born March 3, 1949) is an American music producer, saxophonist, keyboardist and studio owner. Look, when you have a person that actually knows what they want, its easy. But when they were on The Ed Sullivan Show, my whole life changed. He is 74 years old. He is currently working as the musical director for The Look, the funny thing about Storm Front is that Mick Jones produced it and Billy said he wanted to emulate Sledgehammer. Who dont you call? Were entertainers. Weekends belong to Ray Saturday and Sunday from 12-2pm ESPN 1050 Deportes. I hung up the phone and immediately called Ringo. You wouldnt know anything. For his last studio album, River of Dreams, in 1993, Joel used a new producer again (this time Danny Kortchmar). Richie Cannata - Biography - IMDb It wasnt even a whole tour, but it wasnt going to happen. He is most notable for playing saxophone in Billy Joel's band alongside Liberty DeVitto, Russell Javors, and Doug Stegmeyer. You went out with Simon and Garfunkel the year after you joined Billys band. If you took their photos and put them in a lineup, people would probably pick the wrong people. Turns out Bruce decided in 1995 to get the E Street Band back together. The next day, I played the organ. Is something like that hard on your ego? Hey went, Hey, Stoker. I had my road case with my alto, my tenor, my bari, harmonicas, guitars, and all this stuff. Billy Joel Band's rocking reunion after 25 years - Newsday I already had a guitar. In a serious way? Id never put words in his mouth, but I think at the time he knew he had more in him. Our son is in the back row in his car seat. But no. He would sound like, [deep, indecipherable grumble]. I go, Sweetheart, thats the song I left to record on. She gave me a kiss. For the 2006 tour, Joel did not invite DeVitto back as drummer after the two became involved in a legal dispute, and the drummer Chuck Burgi (who played in the Broadway production of Movin' Out) replaced DeVitto. How did you wind up on the Ringo Starr tour in 1995? What is a Mutt? Nobody had heard of him at the time. Mark [Farner] turns around and was like, Wow. He was very impressed. Later on, in 1985, I ended up playing with Yoko. I remember chuckling to myself because in my mind, nobody could be as big as Elvis. The three of us recorded the basic tracks for Turnstiles and we both recommended Russell Javors and Howie Emerson, who played guitars in Topper and with the addition of Richie Cannata on saxophone, the Billy Joel Band was born.[4]. I got my father to loan me $100 for the deposit. Although Joel continued to use DeVitto as his main drummer, he allowed Kortchmar to use different drummers for some of the drum tracks. Its possible I was on the road when Storm Front was recorded. Clarence [Clemons] had done the first two tours. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Richie and other members of the then Billy Joel band have helped me do charity events for kids in the Bronx and in poor communities in Long Island. Thats your aptitude. And whats really crazy to think about as time went on, I played with John, met Paul, and became Ringos musical director. Since that record has been released, Richie has His specialties are the keyboards, the clarinet, the flute and the saxophone. But the serious moment would have to be February 9th, 1964. 2023 Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, Contact Us|Accessibility Statement|Privacy Policy|Sitemap, Support The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. He would tour with Joel and work alongside him in the studio for the next five years, contributing to multiplatinum records The Stranger, 52nd Street, Glass Houses and Songs in the Attic. He also had a road case that was about six feet tall and four feet wide and four feet deep. Now, Im in the same boat as before, but flipped. The band began with the recording of his first album as a solo artist in 1971; it stabilized around 1975 and underwent several lineup changes in the late 1980s and early 1990s. I wasnt going to argue. Joel also added lead guitarist David Brown in 1978 who stayed with the band throughout the 1980s, beginning with the recording of Glass Houses (1980). He was 17 and in a band called The Hassles and I was 16 and in a band called The New Rock Workshop. Nobody knows their names. The thing about them is that Philly connection, that soulful connection. Lets say you were talking to a young musician who was about to go on tour backing a major solo artist. ', Home >> Artists A-Z >> Richie Cannata I got it. Richie Cannata Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family Ron Guidry was always a big music fan and a favorite of all the musical celebrities that would visit the clubhouse. As far as being serious, I was always a kid in a band. What do I do? I said, the bass line goes like [hums it correctly]. It was called the "Pro Jam" and it. Guidrys kind gesture, to Richie Cannata had an impact. Someone is like, What happens on the bridge of such and such a song? And Ringo with his arms folded went, Just ask Mark. Cannata, a longtime resident of Glen Cove, connected with Joel when an engineer on one of his musical assignments suggested that Joel, who was looking for a sax player, would love his work. By May, we were already rehearsing. Blah blah blah., Now were in the studio. Thats just how things are. Everyone will say the same thing. Richie's Every night I nailed it, I have to say. New York State of Mind (Deluxe Edition) - Single - Apple Music All three horns are on that song. How is your lockdown going? [Bassist] Andy Cichon had a prior engagement with Shania Twain on that 2013 tour, so he had to bring in a replacement for him too. He played in school bands and with fellow local musicians, perfecting his trade on the local music scene as a live performer and studio musician. Which is fine. Who would have thought a kid from Brooklyn would be doing all that stuff? Through the glasses, you could see Strawberry Fields. Look, I love Temptation. This Is the Time is my favorite all-time Billy Joel song. He was like, Hey, Mark. Richie Cannata's Monday Night Jam | Facebook I knew all the parts. ' Yes, I love New York State of Mind. Yes, I love Piano Man even though I dont play on it. I said, I love you. I think hes being a little hard on it. I have my own band. It went on and on and on. I swear. The following week, they were going to do a bunch of background vocals. Liberty DeVitto, Russell Javors, and Richie Cannata now perform in the Billy Joel cover band, the Lords Of 52nd Street -- which was the nickname given to them by Billy's producer, the late- Phil Ramone. I could sing Play a Simple Melody. It was a very difficult melody. Tell me your favorite memory of John Entwistle from that tour. He was a gentle soul with a huge heart. It was then that Billy asked We would watch each other play and acknowledge each other in passing. Thats when it gets amazing. Richie Cannatas net worth or net income is estimated to be $1 million $9 million dollars. The reason Cannata struck such a deep bond? [6] David Clark of the Joel tribute band Songs in the Attic[7] plays piano and provides lead vocals, Malcolm Gold plays bass, Ken Cino plays guitar, and Doug Kistner plays keyboards in the group.[8][9]. Learn that part. It wasnt something where I could screw up and nobody would notice. Finally, Mutt said, How about this? And he played the tape and I swear it was the first thing I played when I walked in. I cant imagine the thrill of being a Lennon fan one minute and then playing Imagine with him onstage.