Carmine Appice: Prince, Ozzy, Rod Stewart & Wild Rock Stories from 60 Years in Music

Iconic drummer Carmine Appice joins Joann Butler for a fascinating conversation spanning six decades of rock history. From Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, and Beck, Bogert & Appice to co-writing Rod Stewart hits "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" and "Young Turks," Appice shares unforgettable stories about Prince, Ozzy Osbourne, John Bonham, John Lennon, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and more. Hear the hilarious story behind "Prince was in my bed," how he helped John Bonham get his drum kit, memories of Ozzy, and the incredible tale of his brother Vinny working with John Lennon and touring with Aerosmith at just 16 years old. Watch the full interview for an inside look at one of rock's most influential drummers and the stories behind some of music's biggest legends. 00:00 - Intro: Prince, Ozzy, Rod Stewart, and Vanilla Fudge 00:45 - New album: Temple of the Blues Vol. 2 & AI in music videos 02:21 - Modern recording: Doing everything from the home studio 04:57 - The birth of the Vanilla Fudge sound and "You Keep Me Hangin' On" 05:42 - Getting discovered: From weddings and jazz gigs to the Pigeons 07:54 - Developing the "slowed down" heavy arrangements in Rhode Island 09:12 - Starting Cactus and the near-miss with Jeff Beck & Rod Stewart 10:08 - Recording with Melanie and the "Purple Haze" arrangement 11:58 - Collaborating with legends: Ted Nugent, Billy Sheehan, and Bumblefoot 14:14 - Meeting King’s X and their Cactus inspiration 16:09 - The Rod Stewart years: Getting fired and staying friends 17:07 - Experiments with AI: Turning "Hot Legs" into a Metallica-style track 19:10 - Growing up in a drumming family: Carmine’s influence on brother Vinny 20:49 - Vinny Appice's early success with John Lennon and Rick Derringer 22:22 - "PRINCE IS IN MY BED" - Carmine's "Diaries" 24:33 - Watching Prince's rise: From being booed off stage to superstardom 25:56 - The great name debate: "Appice" vs. "A-piece" 27:37 - Working with Ozzy Osbourne and dealing with Sharon 29:09 - Auditioning drummers with Ozzy and painting a mobile home 30:21 - Reflecting on the drug culture of the rock era 31:34 - Life on the road: Then vs. Now 33:04 - How Cactus got its name 34:22 - The evolution of Temple of the Blues and the Howlin' Wolf influence 38:46 - Memories of Jeff Beck and "People Get Ready" 40:48 - Career regrets: Why Vanilla Fudge shouldn't have released their second album 43:03 - Writing hits for Rod Stewart: "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" and "Young Turks" 45:48 - Influencing the "Quiet Riot" drum sound 46:46 - Carmine’s favorite drummers and his friendship with John Bonham 49:25 - What music does for people and final thoughts Subscribe for more interviews from Joann Butler In Studio With… Follow Joann Butler: Instagram: @joanngbutler TikTok: @joannbutler Follow LifeMinute TV: YouTube: @LifeMinuteTV Instagram: @lifeminutetv TikTok: @lifeminutetv Facebook: LifeMinuteTV X: @LifeMinuteTV