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Beck, Bogert & Appice—Classic Rock’s “Lost” Power Trio—Thunder on Live Box Set

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Bob Ruggiero

Though it’s been nearly a year since the sudden and unexpected death of guitarist Jeff Beck from bacterial meningitis, his former bandmate, drummer Carmine Appice, is still stunned. Especially since the two had been working closely together on a new … Continue reading →

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Vanilla Fudge Goes Sweet on Led Zeppelin

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Bob Ruggiero

One of Quentin Tarantino’s gifts as a filmmaker is to take a popular song of the ‘60s or ‘70s and use it really amplify a sequence. Think of the offbeat choice of Stealer’s Wheel’s “Stuck in the Middle with You” … Continue reading →

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Carmine Appice Drums Up an Active Year

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Bob Ruggiero

Note: This interview originally appeared in two parts in The Houston Press. He may be a senior citizen, but 67-year-old classic rock skin thumper Carmine Appice will have a busier 2014 than you for sure. In addition to co-launching a … Continue reading →

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