Mark Rivera

Mark Rivera Publishes His Book ‘Sideman: In Pursuit of the Next Gig’

Mark Rivera is the name behind the names. For decades he has been Ringo’s Starr and the All Starr Band’s music director as well as Billy Joel’s saxophone player.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Billy Joel, Mark Rivera, Ringo Starr, rock, USA

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Mark Rivera of the Billy Joel Band Blown Away With New Live At Yankee Stadium Movie Edition

by Paul Cashmere

Billy Joel’s 1990 Live At Yankee Stadium will screen in cinema’s around the world on 5 and 9 October. Long-time Billy Joel band member Mark Rivera was blown away when he saw the new finished version.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Billy Joel, Live At Yankee Stadium, Mark Rivera, rock, USA

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Ringo Starr To Release Live DVD

by Music-News.com

Ringo Starr is a living legend whose contribution to the roots of rock and roll is immeasurable, not only as a Beatle, but also through his prolific and successful solo career.

Tagged as: All Starrs, Billy Joel, Brad Paisley, Brendan Benson, Felix Cavaliere, Gary Burr, Gregg Bissonette, Gregg Rolie, Joe Walsh, Journey, Kix Brooks, Mark Rivera, pop, Richard Marx, Richard Page, Ringo Starr, rock, Santana, Steve Lukather, Todd Rundgren, U.S.A., Vince Gill

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Ringo And His All-Starr Band DVD Set For Release

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Ringo Starr and his All-Star Band played the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville last year and all the proceeding were captured for release on Ringo at the Ryman, coming March 11 on DVD and Blu-Ray.

Tagged as: Billy Joel, Brad Paisley, Brendan Benson, David Lee Roth, Gregg Bissonette, Gregg Rollie, Joe Walsh, Journey, Kix Brooks, Mark Rivera, Mr. Mister, Raconteurs, Richard Page, Ringo Starr, Santana, Steve Lukather, The Beatles, Todd Rundgren, Toto, Vince Gill

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Ringo Starr Announces His New All-Starr Band

by Andrew Tijs

Ringo Starr has announced Todd Rundgren, as well as members of Toto, Journey, Mr. Mister and more for his new band.

Tagged as: Billy Joel, David Lee Roth, Gregg Bissonette, Gregg Rolie, Journey, Mark Rivera, Mr. Mister, new band, Peter Gabriel, pop, Richard Page, Ringo Starr, rock, Santana, Steve Lukather, Todd Rundgren, Toto

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The Billy Joel Documentary ‘And So It Goes’ Release Date HBO Max July 25

Netflix has confirmed a July 25 premiere for the Billy Joel documentary ‘And So It Goes’.

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Howard Stern Updates Billy Joel’s Health

Billy Joel has insisted he is "doing fine" after being diagnosed with a serious brain condition.

June 5, 2025

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Recruits Josh Piterman For The Music of Billy Joel

Former Ten Tenor, UK Phantom and Corny Hairspray star Josh Piterman will join Phil Burton, Alinta Chidzey and Jess Hitchcock to perform the music of Billy Joel with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in November.

June 2, 2025

Billy Joel Cancels All Upcoming Following Brain Fluid Buildup Diagnosis

Billy Joel has cancelled all upcoming performances for 2025 and 2026 after being diagnosed with Noral Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), fluid on the brain.

May 24, 2025