Crystal Taliefero

Quick Facts

Full Name	Crystal Taliefero
Occupation	Musician
Date Of Birth	Jan 6, 1963(1963-01-06)
Age	61
Birthplace	Bourne
Country	United States
Birth City	Massachusetts
Horoscope	Capricorn

Crystal Taliefero Biography

Crystal Taliefero is one of the most popular and richest Musician who was born on January 6, 1963 in Bourne, Massachusetts, United States. Born on the 23rd of June 1963 Bourne, Massachusetts, Taliefero spent the majority of her early years at Hammond, Indiana. When she was 11 years old, she began playing blues and rhythm around Hammond and near Gary, Indiana, where her family relocated within two years. She was part of the sister Charles in the group of singers Black Mist (later renamed Magic Mist) which was a popular group in the Chicago region.

In college, Taliefero was a member of a group known as Kilo with other famous artists like Saturday Night Live drummer Shawn Pelton as well as the former Tonight Show bassist Robert Hurst as well as trumpet player Chris Botti. The drummer of John Mellencamp Kenny Aronoff often sat in on drums. Later, in 1986, following the first song from an actual live performance, Mellencamp invited Taliefero to be part of his touring band. In an interview in the spring of 2011, Taliefero credited her experience with Mellencamp as the defining experience she received that “changed the whole course of [her] life”. When she was in 1989 Mellencamp quit as a performer in order to concentrate on painting. He was asked to lend Taliefero $3000 and with the money, she moved for New York City to pursue additional opportunities in the field of music.

In 1991 Taliefero accompanied Bee Gees in their tour. A show in Europe needed an opening act, and they asked if she could perform some of her own material. She then formed a one-off band called Bonzai for the opening show which featured Pat Peterson, a Mellencamp backup singer, backed by the Bee Gees band.

1992 saw Taliefero taking a lead role in Bruce Springsteen’s extensive 107-date world tour, ending in June 1993. The tour landed Taliefero a number of press hits. The New York Times music critic Jon Pareles described Taliefero as a “sassy female foil”, while Edna Gundersen of USA Today praised her performance alongside Springsteen. Taliefero’s collaboration with Springsteen also includes a 1992 MTV Unplugged documentary performance. However, Gary Graff, writing in the Detroit Free Press, lamented that Taliefero only played saxophone on “Born to Run” and missed longtime E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons, who was not invited on the tour.

The year was 1986 and Taliefero was diagnosed with a ruptured appendix during a tour together with Bob Seger. The hospitalization lasted for some time.

Crystal Taliefero Net Worth

Crystal Taliefero is one of the richest Musician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Crystal Taliefero 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Crystal Taliefero-Pratt (nee Taliefero, born 1963 in Bourne, Massachusetts) is an American multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. Taliefero was raised in an active family and performed blues and rhythm together with their brother. They lived and sister in the Chicago metropolitan region. In college, she was recognized to John Mellencamp, who helped lead her towards a career as professional musician. Taliefero was a part of a variety of artists in the 90s and 80s. In 1989, she was commissioned as a studio musician by Billy Joel Band. Billy Joel Band, and she has been on tour and recording with them since then.

Taliefero was a student at William A. Wirt High School where she was a star athlete. She graduated in 1981. She pursued a degree in music in the music department at Indiana University, eventually making the Dean’s List. In Indiana University, Taliefero was part of the Indiana University Soul Revue, Dr. James Mumford tutoring her. She was a member in the Delta Sigma Theta sorority.

Two and a half months into living in New York, Taliefero received a phone call from a Mellencamp associate, asking her to play drums and sing for 1989’s Storm Front, the upcoming album from Billy Joel. After a successful audition, she was invited to join the Billy Joel Band, who she has been with ever since. With time, Taliefero claimed the role as background vocal arranger, which she is credited with on 1993’s River of Dreams.

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Who is Crystal Taliefero Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Crystal Ranked on the list of most popular Musician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Crystal Taliefero celebrates birthday on January 6 of every year.

How long has crystal taliefero been with Billy Joel?

Crystal Taliefero, (born 1963 in Bourne, Massachusetts) is a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist that has been touring with Billy Joel since 1989. At 11 years old, Taliefero started performing at local rhythm and blues clubs in Northwest Indiana and Chicago.

Who is Billy Joels band?

Members

Who is Billy Joels percussionist?

DAVID ROSENTHALKeyboards, Piano, Organ, Musical Director
MARK RIVERA| Saxophones, Flute, Harmonica, Percussion, Vocals
CRYSTAL TALIEFERO| Percussion, Saxophone, Harmonica, Vocals
TOMMY BYRNES| Guitars, Vocals
ANDY CICHON| Bass, Vocals

How much does Billy Joel make for each MSG concert?

With his multi-year residencies in MSG, Joel earns at least $2 million per show. In fact, from 2014 to 2019, Joel collected a whopping $150 million.

Is Liberty DeVitto still Billy Joel's drummer?

Liberty DeVitto
Years active| 1968–present