Chuck Burgi – Drummer
Growing up in Montclair, NJ with Joe Walsh
Chuck Burgi’s musical career is simply amazing! He started in Montclair, New Jersey, and he went to the same school as Joe Walsh, who has been a family friend to this day.
Currently, Chuck is the drummer for Billy Joel, and has been for the last 12 years.
Allman Brothers Band, Al Anderson & Brand X
After high school, Chuck went to Berklee in Boston with his friend, Al Anderson. They got a chance to meet The Allman Brothers Band when they came to town, and even jammed with them. Jamming with The Allman Brothers Band was the turning point for both him and Al.
Chuck went on to a successful career, and Al eventually became the lead guitarist for Bob Marley. Chuck’s career has never been dull or status quo.
He has played and recorded with many artists, including Brand X, Hall & Oates, Glen Burtnik, Rainbow, Meat Loaf, and many more
Billy Joel & Tokyo Motor Fist
In 2002, Chuck debuted on Broadway drumming for the smash musical, Movin’ Out, which featured the music of Billy Joel. Movin’ Out lasted three and a half years before closing in 2005. While playing the final shows of Movin’ Out, Chuck was approached by Billy Joel to join his band.
He also appears with former Rainbow bandmate and bassist, Greg Smith, Danger Danger vocalist, Ted Poley, and Trixter guitarist, Steve Brown, on the hard rock-styled Tokyo Motor Fist. Their sophomore album, Lions, was released in 2020.
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Interview with Chuck Burgi (Part 1 of 3)
Tokyo Motor Fist “Pickin’ Up the Pieces”
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