Carmine Appice Biography

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Carmine Appice, born on December 15, 1946 in Staten Island, New York, is a versatile rock drummer. Appice counts among his influences the jazz drumming of Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa, combined with an extensive classical training. Carmine's discography includes recordings done with artists Rod Stewart, Stanley Clarke, Ozzy Osbourne, Ted Nugent, and Pink Floyd. He is perhaps best known for his work with Vanilla Fudge, a psychedelic-era rock band. He is the current boyfriend of New York City radio personality Leslie Gold, better known as The Radio Chick.

He has also played in the bands King Kobra and Blue Murder.

Quotes

• (He) "set the foundation for heavy drumming ... before Bonham, before Ian Paice... before anyone else." - Rick Van Horn, 1999 Modern Drummer magazine.
  

External links

• Carmine Appice home page.
  
• Cactus home page.
  
• Drummerworld article with photos.
  

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