Carmine Appice

One of the leading rock drummers of his generation, Carmine Appice is recognized world-wide for his dynamic, technically adroit style that helped bridge the gap between psychedelic hard rock and heavy metal. Initially emerging as a member of the '60s progressive psych-rock band Vanilla Fudge, Appice formed the proto-metal outfit Cactus and gained even wider fame collaborating with legendary guitarist Jeff Beck in the power trio Beck, Bogert & Appice. Following the group's eponymous 1973 debut, he embarked on a lucrative career as a sought-after sideman, playing first with Rod ...