Mark Rivera
| Mark Rivera | |
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Mark Rivera live with Billy Joel in 2008
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| Background information | |
| Born |
May 24, 1953 Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Genres | Rock, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, musical director |
| Instruments | saxophone, vocals, guitar, flute, percussion, keyboards |
| Associated acts | Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, Billy Joel, Elton John |
Mark Rivera (born May 24, 1953) is an American saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, musician, musical director and corporate entertainment provider who is mostly known for his work with Billy Joel. In addition to playing soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones, Rivera's musical abilities encompass vocals, guitar, flute, percussion, and keyboards.
Mark Rivera was born in Brooklyn, New York and attended The High School of Performing Arts in Manhattan.
Rivera's first national exposure came with the band Tycoon in the mid-1970s. From this venture he met the legendary producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange. Lange, as part of an association with Mick Jones and Lou Gramm of Foreigner, introduced Rivera to the "big leagues" of rock music, recording and performing.
Over the years, Rivera has worked with Hall & Oates, Tycoon, Peter Gabriel on his groundbreaking So album – where Rivera played on "Sledgehammer" and "Big Time", Simon & Garfunkel, John Lennon, Billy Ocean, and Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh.
Rivera has played with Billy Joel and his band since 1982, replacing Richie Cannata.
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