On June 3, 2021, Hangin’ & Bangin’, “the most rockin’ live-stream weekly talk show” celebrated its one-year anniversary with special guests and a look back to past shows. The Artists on Lockdown webcast is hosted by legendary drummers and brothers, Carmine (Vanilla Fudge, Rod Stewart, Cactus) and Vinny (Dio, Black Sabbath) Appice, and Ron Onesti… Read more »
Show promoter and former Montrose singer, Keith St. John, once again takes on the star-studded Ronnie Montrose Remembered concert and jam during NAMM week 2020 at its new venue the M3 Live, just a few blocks from the Anaheim Convention Center. On Friday, January 17 thousands of Montrose fans packed into M3 Live for a… Read more »
Los Angeles, CA – Guitarist/vocalist Pat Travers and legendary drummer Carmine Appice, of the mighty Vanilla Fudge and formerly with Rod Stewart’s band, have joined forces a number of times over the years, and the end result has never been anything less than outstanding. When these two giants of classic rock meet, sparks fly, the… Read more »
Revered by legions of high-profile musicians, including Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham, as one of the most innovative and powerful drummers that rock and roll has ever seen, the legendary Carmine Appice needs no introduction. Now, the man whose soulful pounding powered the uniquely heavy psychedelia of Vanilla Fudge’s mesmerizing late-1960s remake of “You Keep Me… Read more »
Groundbreaking drummer Carmine Appice was presented with the first-ever Bonzo Bash Legend Award on June 1 at the Bonzo Bash East Coast Invasion at Bergen PAC in Englewood, New Jersey. The Bonzo Bash is an all-star tribute to Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham–celebrating his birthday and music–featuring the top drummers in rock music today. The event… Read more »
Rock drummer Carmine Appice is a living legend. There are few musicians who have had the amazing experiences that Carmine has had. Among his many great successes, he has been a part of such great bands such as Vanilla Fudge, Cactus and Beck, Bogert & Appice. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Carmine… Read more »
