Vanilla Fudge Bassist Tim Bogert Dead at 76

Vanilla Fudge Bassist Tim Bogert Dead at 76 His former Vanilla Fudge drummer Carmine Appice, had this to say about Bogert. “Tim was a one of a kind bass player. He inspired many, many bass players worldwide. He was as masterful at shredding as he was holding down a groove, […]

How Does a Drummer Create A Guitar Album Series? Carmine Appice Explains

Interview Clip #8 – How Does a Drummer Create A Guitar Album Series? Carmine Appice Explains June 28, 2019 – You can order Carmine Appice Guitar Zeus collection on his websiteCarmineAppice.net. It features Neal Schon, Ted Nugent Steve Morse, Richie Sambora, Paul Gilbert, Bruce Kulick, Brian May Dug Pinnick, Vivian […]

Girls and Gene Krupa Got Drummer Carmine Appice into Music

Interview Clip #7 – It Was Girls and Gene Krupa That Got Carmine Appice in the Business June 21, 2019 – It’s always girls. Well, 9 times out of 10 that gets boys in the bands and into Rock and Roll. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO FOR THIS STORY https://youtu.be/Yxzb38FPkhA You […]

What Buddy Rich Told Carmine Appice on His Death Bed

Interview Clip #6 – What Buddy Rich Told Carmine Appice on His Death Bed June 14, 2019 – Getting to know one of your heroes can be a dangerous prospect as they say never meet your heroes but it was inspiring for Carmine Appice. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO FOR THIS […]

When John Bonham Showed Up At a Carmine Appice Drum Clinic & We Chat Queen’s Brian May

Interview Clip #5 – When John Bonham Appeared At a Carmine Appice Drum Clinic June 7, 2019 – We’ve already talked about John Bonham being inspired by Carmine’s triplet in this series. What about Bonham showing up at his clinic? CHECK OUT THE VIDEO FOR THIS SERIES https://youtu.be/Vq3-UwqdfNo You can […]

Could Carmine Appice Have Replaced Keith Moon in the Who?

Interview Clip #4- Could Carmine Appice Have Replaced Keith Moon in the Who? May 31, 2019 – Carmine Appice has been in dozens of outfits through the years. He’s big on talking about opportunity. The chance might be there but would you take it, will you recognize it? Like being […]

Rod Stewart Hired Carmine Appice On Reputation – No Audition

Interview Clip #3- Rod Stewart Hired Carmine Appice On Reputation – No Audition May 24, 2019 – Appice was with Rod Stewart for four albums “Footloose and Fancy-Free” in 1977, “Blondes Have More Fun” the following year then came 1980’s “Foolish Behaviour” and “Tonight I’m Yours” in 1981. He co-wrote […]

The One Beatles Member Carmine Appice Has Not Met and It’s Strange

2- The One Beatles Carmine Appice Has Not Met May 17, 2019 – Carmine Appice has rubbed shoulders with some of the big ones in the business. Not many can say they’ve met three of the four Beatles but the one member he, of all people, should have met hasn’t’ […]

Carmine Appice On Inspiring John Bonham’s Drumming Triplet

Interview Clip #1 – Carmine Appice On Inspiring John Bonham’s Triplet May 12, 2019 – Carmine has had quite a career starting for most of us with Vanilla Fudge and their take on “You Keep Me Hangin’ On.” The band still does shows. He was with Rod Stewart for four […]