Carmine Appice

Carmine Appice is a legendary rock drummer who's been laying down thunderous beats since the 1960s. Best known as a founding member of psychedelic pioneers Vanilla Fudge, his powerhouse style reshaped rock drumming and influenced icons like John Bonham. Over his six-decade career, he’s rocked with Rod Stewart (co-writing the hit "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?"), formed the supergroup Beck, Bogert & Appice, and collaborated with everyone from Ozzy Osbourne to Pink Floyd. Recent releases like *Guitar Zeus 25th Anniversary* celebrate his 1990s project featuring guitar greats, while tracks such as *Running Up That Hill* and *Silver Machine* showcase his knack for reimagining classic rock anthems. A true drumming ambassador, Appice still tours, teaches, and reminds the world why he’s earned the nickname “the groove machine.”