083 – Carmine Appice: Shaping the landscape of Rock Music

In this podcast I chat with the rocker himself, Mr Carmine Appice.  Carmine has been noted as one of the most influential rock drummers of all time thorugh his work with Cactus, Vanilla Fudge, Rod Stweart and more. He is also credited with influencing some of the greatest drummers of all time including: John Bonham, Phil Collins, Dave Lombardo, Neil Peart, Tommy Lee, Robb Reiner and many others.  His instructional book The Ultimate Realistic Rock Drum Method is one of the highest-selling method books ever made and continues to be a staple in teaching studios across the world ever since its release in 1972.

“The older you get the more you realize who really matters who really doesn’t and who always will.” (Tweet this)

In this episode you’ll hear Carmine Appice talk about:

• How he got started playing drums
• His heavy Jazz influence
• Vanilla Fudge and Cactus
• The first time he met John Bonham
• His thoughts on today’s music
• His relationship with Jeff Beck
• Advice for current drummers
• Much More

Resources and Links Mentioned:

Carmine Appice’s: Website | Facebook
Ultimate Realistic Rock Drum Method
Drum Wars
AC/DC
Blabbermouth
Gov’t Mule
Rated X
Blue Murder

Carmine’s Appice’s Gear:

• Vic Firth Drumsticks 
• Ddrum
• Sure Microphones 
• Evan Drumheads
• Istanbul Mehmat 
• Zoom
• Sanson
• Korg Wavedrum
• DW Pedals