#371 #CarmineAppice - The 2026 Interview (+ Carmine’s 2022 appearance)
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In this deep and reflective interview, legendary rock drummer Carmine Appice joins Dave Kinchen and Shane McEachern for a candid conversation spanning his storied career, from his groundbreaking work with Vanilla Fudge and Cactus to his recent projects like Temple of Blues 2 and the instrumental album Energy Overloads. Appice shares vivid anecdotes—from jamming with a young Jimi Hendrix in New York clubs to influencing John Bonham’s drumming style and being a mentor to generations of drummers. He reflects on the evolution of rock, the decline of physical record sales, and the challenges of modern music promotion, lamenting the loss of the record store experience and the devaluation of music through streaming. Despite these challenges, Appice remains passionate, creative, and active, producing new music, hosting the Rod Show, and mentoring through clinics. He also shares personal stories, including his family’s legacy, his bond with brother Vinnie Apice, and the touching tale of John Lennon enjoying his mother’s lasagna. The episode closes with Appice’s excitement for upcoming projects, including a reissue of his classic drum book Realistic Rock and a limited Guitar Zeus box set.
Carmine Appice's drumming style influenced generations, including John Bonham and Tommy Lee, and he pioneered theatrical, big-kit rock drumming in the late 60s.
Modern music promotion is broken—streaming pays pennies, and artists struggle to be heard without massive social media presence.
The physical and emotional toll of decades of drumming is real, but Appice maintains fitness and mental sharpness through discipline and passion.
Appice continues to create new music and collaborate across generations, proving that rock legacy lives through innovation and authenticity.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is criticized for prioritizing popularity over influence, with Appice calling for recognition of pioneers like Vanilla Fudge.
Welcome to the Rock of Nations: The Legend Returns
The episode opens with the hosts welcoming listeners and setting the tone with a playful, nostalgic vibe. They introduce the guest, Carmine Appice, and highlight his legendary status in rock history, referencing his work with Vanilla Fudge and Cactus. The theme of 'Yacht Rock' is briefly touched on, but the focus quickly shifts to the main event: a deep dive into Appice’s career.
Temple of Blues 2: Reimagining the Blues with Modern Magic
“I started everything off just with the drums by themselves... I would take like that song with Billy and Eric. I would go, okay. With my voice. I said it's solo. Okay, here comes a verse. And I do the whole song like that.”
The Legacy of John Bonham and the Drumming Lineage
“I said, dude, when was this? I said, this was about, I don't know, a year before Led Zeppelin came out. He says, wow, he was blown away.”
The Physical Toll of Rock and the Art of Longevity
“I've always at some point in my life worked out to a point, you know, and still today I work out every other day, like 35 minutes, treadmill and weights and sit ups and all that kind of stuff.”
The Rise of Guitar Zeus and the Power of Self-Production
“I said, man, that's unbelievable. You freaking guitar players, man. You come out of the band and you get a solo deal like that. I'm trying to get another solo deal for 10 years.”
“It's like you don't know if you're selling anything. You know, just everything's streamed. You don't make any money on streaming. I feel bad for new bands.”
“How do you not put Vanilla Fudge in there? Influence so many bands. I mean, Deep Purple, Yes, Sticks, ELP, the list goes on and on who we influence.”
“I said, dude, when was this? I said, this was about, I don't know, a year before Led Zeppelin came out. He says, wow, he was blown away.”
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john bonham
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ted nugent
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ozzy osbourne
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john lennon
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