In 1974, Danny V. met Billy Joel and was inspired to continue performing on piano. In 1994, Danny V, put together the 52nd Street Band, with NYC metro area's finest and most in-demand musicians. Both alumni and current members of the 52nd Street Band have impressive musical backgrounds in session and recording work. Many have played in Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp's broadway smash, MOVIN' OUT and have even shared the stage with actual member's of Billy Joel's own band, like Richie Cannata and Mark Rivera and Livery Devitto.
Ed Kuri - Lead Guitar & Vocals *Original member
Troy Rusnack – Bass & Vocals
Keith Droz – Drums & Vocals
Mat O' Connor – Acoustic Guitar & Horns
John Asti - Sax
Joe Valeri – Keyboards & Vocals
Bobby Spro – Bass & Vocals *Original Member
Tobias Ralph – Drums
Mike Donnelly – Drums
Dewey Ribustello – Drums
Drew Laura – Drums ***Co-Founder
Rick Cyr – Sax
Scott Mueller – Sax & Keyboards
Michael LaBouno – Keyboards
Jeff Quattro – Keyboards
Bob Kessler – Keyboards *Original Member
Joe Ferrante - Keyboards
Rob Chiosi - Bass
Freeman White - Keyboards