PHOTOS
BIO
from JoeVitaleOnDrums.com:
Born into a musical family, Joe Vitale is a veteran musician and drummer whose career has spanned over forty years of touring, recording, song writing, and producing with legendary and Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame artists. Along with vocals, he also plays percussion, keyboards and flute. His drumming encompasses all styles of music. A dedicated professional, his quality of performance is evident in his resume.
He has recorded and toured with Ted Nugent, Joe Walsh, Dan Fogelberg, Peter Frampton, The Eagles, Crosby, Stills and Nash, and CSNY to name a few. In addition, he has recorded with Rick Derringer, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, Ronnie Wood, Van Morrison, Carl Wilson, Don Felder, Boz Scaggs, John Entwhistle and many others.
Joe Vitale’s songs & performances have appeared in many movies & TV: Spy Games, Joe Dirt, The 40 Year Old Virgin, The Warriors, Devil’s Rejects, Beverly Hillbillies, History of the Eagles, Fringe, That 70’s Show, just to name a few.
Vitale has also co-produced albums for Joe Walsh, Stephen Stills, CSN & CSNY. His many songwriting credits include the classic Joe Walsh song, “Rocky Mountain Way,” and also, “Pretty Maids All in a Row,” from The Eagles classic album, “Hotel California,” both co-written with Joe Walsh.
He has three solo albums, “Roller Coaster Weekend,” “Plantation Harbor,” and “Speaking In Drums,” and a book, “Back Stage Pass,” about his career in music. He’s also produced his son, Joe Jr.’s, first album, “Dancing with Shadows.”
In 2010 and 2011 Joe played drums for the historic “Buffalo Springfield Reunion.”
Joe continues to tour, record, write and produce. He’s also added to his resume, counselor and music director at Rock & Roll Fantasy Camp. He has no plans for slowing down.
VIDEOS
INTERVIEWS
DISCOGRAPHY
from JoeVitaleOnDrums.com:
1965 – The Chylds – You Make Me Feel Good (Single)
1967 – The Chylds – I Want More (Lovin) (Single)
1967 – The Chylds – Psychedelic Soul (Single)
1968 – The Chylds – No More Tears (Single)
1972 – Joe Walsh & Barnstorm – Barnstorm
1973 – Rick Roberts – She Is a Song
1973 – Michael Stanley – Rosewood Bitters
1973 – Joe Walsh & Barnstorm – Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get
1973 – Michael Stanley – Friends & Legends
1974 – Rick Derringer – All American Boy
1975 – Joe Walsh – So What
1976 – Joe Vitale – Rollercoaster Weekend
1976 – Jay Ferguson – All Alone In The End Zone
1976 – Stephen Stills – Illegal Stills
1976 – Stills/Young – Long May You Run
1976 – Joe Walsh – You Can’t Argue with a Sick Mind
1976 – Bill Wyman – Stone Alone
1977 – Crosby, Stills & Nash – CSN
1977 – Dan Fogelberg – Netherlands
1977 – The Outlaws – Hurry Sundown
1978 – Stephen Stills – Thoroughfare Gap
1978 – Joe Walsh – But Seriously Folks
1978 – Joe Walsh – Best of Joe Walsh
1979 – Rick Roberts – The Best of
1979 – Jay Ferguson – Real Life Ain’t This Way
1979 – CBS Various Artists – Havana Jam
1979 – Peter Frampton – Where I Should Be
1980 – Crosby, Stills & Nash – Replay
1980 – Graham Nash – Earth & Sky
1980 – The Henry Paul Band – Feel the Heat
1980 – Boz Scaggs – Middle Man
1980 – Eagles – Eagles Live
1981 – Mickey Thomas – Alive Alone
1981 – Joe Walsh – There Goes the Neighborhood
1981 – John Entwhistle – Too Late the Hero
1982 – Joe Vitale – Plantation Harbor
1982 – Al Kooper – Championship Wrestling
1982 – Crosby, Stills & Nash – Daylight Again
1982 – Dan Fogelberg – Greatest Hits
1982 – Eric Carmen – Solo Album
1983 – Crosby, Stills & Nash – Allies
1983 – Michael Brewer – Beauty Lies
1983 – Don Felder – Airborne
1983 – Joe Walsh – You Bought It: You Name It
1984 – Dan Fogelberg – Windows & Walls
1985 – Melvin James – Passenger
1987 – Joe Walsh – Got Any Gum?
1987 – Tom Kimmel – 5 to 1
1987 – Michael Stanley – Michael Stanley Band
1988 – Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young – American Dream
1989 – David Crosby – Oh Yes I Can
1990 – Crosby, Stills & Nash – Live It Up
1991 – Joe Walsh – Ordinary Average Guy
1991 – Crosby, Stills & Nash – Crosby, Stills & Nash Box Set
1991 – Father Guido Sarducci – Santa’s Lament
1992 – Michael Stanley – Right Back at Ya (1971-1983)
1992 – Joe Walsh – Songs for a Dying Planet
1992 – Rock of the 70’s – Rock of the 70’s, Vol. 3
1994 – Ringo Starr – Old Wave
1995 – Joe Walsh – Robocop: The Series Soundtrack
1995 – Joe Walsh – Look What I Did.. Anthology
1996 – Zakk Wylde – Book of Shadows
1996 – Republica – Republica
1996 – Rick Derringer – Rock & Roll Hoochie Coo: The Best of Rick Derringer
1996 – Outlaws – Best of the Outlaws: Green Grass & High Tides
1996 – John Entwhistle – Thunderfingers: The Best of John Entwhistle
1996 – Michael Stanley – Coming up for Air
1996 – John Entwhistle – Anthology
1997 – Joe Walsh – Rocky Mountain Way
1997 – Prefontaine Movie Soundtrack – Prefontaine
1997 – Dan Fogelberg – Portrait: The Music of Dan Fogelberg
1997 – Saison – So in Love
1997 – Joe Walsh – Greatest Hits: Little Did He Know
1998 – Crosby, Stills & Nash – Carry On
1998 – TV Soundtrack – Drew Carey Show
1999 – Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young – Looking Forward
2000 – Saison – I Believe
2000 – Dan Fogelberg – Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, And Some Blues
2002 – Bob Gatewood – Finally Home
2002 – Graham Nash – Songs for Survivors 5.1
2005 – Stephen Stills – Man Alive
2005 – Crosby, Stills & Nash – Greatest Hits
2006 – Various Artists – Nicolette Larson Tribute / Live
2008 – Joe Vitale – Speaking In Drums
2008 – Joe Vitale Jr. – Dancing With Shadows
2008 – David Jacobs-Strain – Liar’s Day
2008 – Brian Vander Ark – Brian Vander Ark
2009 – Black Label Society – Skullage
2009 – Graham Nash – Reflections [Box Set]
2009 – Stephen Stills – Live at Shepherd’s Bush
2012 – Dan Fogelberg – Windows and Walls/The Wild Places
2012 – Joe Walsh – Analog Man
2013 – Jay Ferguson – All Alone in the End Zone / Thunder Island / Real Live Ain’t This Way
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