Richie Cannata Net Worth
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Updated on January 13, 2026
Richie Cannata net worth is
$700,000
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Richie Cannata (born March 3, 1949) is an American music producer, multi-instrumentalist and studio owner. He is most notable for playing saxophone in the Billy Joel band alongside Doug Stegmeyer and Liberty DeVitto. After leaving the band in 1981, he opened Cove City Sound Studios in Glen Cove, New York. Artists including Celine Dion, Billy Joel, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have recorded in Cannata's studio.Cannata played in Tommy Shaw's band in the mid-80s, performing on Shaw's first three solo albums.In the mid-1990s Cannata toured with The Beach Boys, playing saxophone, woodwinds and synthesizers. In 2006, Cannata returned with Joel, most notably for the record-setting 12-show run at Madison Square Garden. | Net Worth | $700,000 |
| Date Of Birth | c. 1948 |
| Place Of Birth | New York City, New York, USA |
| Profession | Actor, Music Department, Soundtrack |
| Nicknames | Richie Cannata, Cannata, Richie |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Performances | 2011 | TV Series Himself Saxophone, Percussion, Vocals - Billy Joel: Live at Shea Stadium 2011 ... Himself Saxophone, Percussion, Vocals | |
| Slaves of New York | 1989 | Saxophonist |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phonograph Conversations | 2013 | musician |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins | 1985 | writer: "Remo's Theme What If" |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert | 2009 | TV Special | Himself - Musician |
| Same Old Story: A Trip Back 20 Years | 2008 | Documentary | Himself |
| Baywatch | 1995 | TV Series | Himself, Beach Boys Member |
| Billy Joel: Live from Long Island | 1983 | Video | Himself |
Known for movies
Same Old Story: A Trip Back 20 Years (2008)
as Himself
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985)
as Soundtrack
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert (2009)
as Himself - Musician
Slaves of New York (1989)
as Saxophonist