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Carmine Appice, the legendary drummer behind Vanilla Fudge and hailed as the father of hard rock drumming, reveals how he pioneered a powerful, loud style to cut through primitive sound systems—and why Dino Danelli of The Rascals deserves more credit for shaping rock drumming’s visual and technical standards. He recounts how his band helped launch Led Zeppelin in America, recalls meeting John Bonham and mentoring Robert Plant, and debunks rumors that he was ever considered to replace Bonham after his death. Still touring with Vanilla Fudge today, Appice’s story is a riveting look at rock’s formative years and the unsung heroes who shaped it.

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