text: Career Marotta was a member of the bands Arthur, Hurley & Gottlieb (1973–75), Orleans (1976–77 & 1982), Peter Gabriel's band (1977–86), Hall & Oates (1979–81), the Indigo Girls' touring band (1992–97), Stackridge (2011), Sevendys (2010–present), and The Tony Levin Band (1995–2017). He has played with Phil Keaggy and Tony Levin.
  Marotta also played drums on Stevie Nicks and Mike Campbell's song "Whole Lotta Trouble" from Nicks' 1989 album The Other Side of the Mirror. He has performed on albums by Ani DiFranco, Sarah McLachlan, Marshall Crenshaw, The Dream Academy, Pino Daniele, Suzanne Vega, Carlene Carter, John Mayer, Iggy Pop, Tears for Fears, Elvis Costello, Cher, Paul McCartney, Carly Simon, Lawrence Gowan, Ron Sexsmith, Banda do Casaco, Joan Armatrading, and many other artists. Notable musicians he has played with on various projects include Eric Johnson, Todd Rundgren and Phil Keaggy.
  In addition to his work as a studio and stage drummer, he is a singer, composer, and record producer. In 1996, he produced Ellis Paul's A Carnival of Voices. He is currently touring with The Security Project. Marotta currently lives in Woodstock with his wife; he manages Dreamland Recording Studios which is there.
  Discography
  With Orleans
  Waking and Dreaming
  Orleans (1980 album)
  One of a Kind
  We're Still Having Fun: The Best of Orleans
  With Peter Gabriel
  Peter Gabriel 2 (Scratch)
  Peter Gabriel 3 (Melt)
  Peter Gabriel 4 (Security)
  Plays Live
  Birdy
  So
  Shaking the Tree: Sixteen Golden Greats
  With Hall and Oates