@eyesofmadness Agreed. These people need to ask, say Rick & Robin of Cheap Trick, what they think of Yoko. Everyone involved with the recording of "Double Fantasy" has nothing but nice things to say about her (Cheap Trick's contribution never made it to the LP). Hell bassist/stick player Tony Levin (also of King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, etc.) was on her post Lennon LP "Seasons of Glass".
@@kurtstergar1042 People go nuts over her treatment of Julian. For well over a decade Julian, Sean & Yoko have been spotted together clubbing, dining and what not.
@@KushiteComplex let's not forget the reissues - Bob and Lee SAVED Ozzy's career, and most of those songs they wrote. Not a proud moment for Trujillo either: "Sharon tried to erase Bob and Lee's contributions by re-recording the bass and drum parts on these records with Ozzy's then-current band members, Robert Trujillo (now with Metallica) and drummer Mike Bordin. The original versions of the albums disappeared."
well..when jimmy page was putting together led zeppelin,he was thinking about having steve marriot,until don arden called him and said " how do you see yourself playing with broken fingers?",that's when page went looking for another singer
I can't stand her yet for the longest time I had a crush on her. Up until 2014 or so? One video for that UK version of some American Idol knockoff (The Voice?) she is doing vocalist auditions. She's cracking jokes, not too mean to the singers even when making fun of them and her smile was so absolutely adorable I wanted to kiss her right through the screen. Was real envious of Ozzy for some time after that.
I went to a Carmine and Vinny drum clinic a few years ago. he was already well over 70 at the time. I went in more interested in Vinny because of Dio, but man, he could not hold a candle to Carmine. Carmine was confident and in charge, but not arrogant. He asked the audience what they wanted to learn. one guy asked for odd-time stuff, and I couldn't believe how he just played in 5, 7, 9, etc. just right off the cuff like it was nothing. He is a drummer's drummer. Everyone saw first hand why Bonham held this man in high regard.
This was the woman who had Mike Bordin and Robert Trujillo re-record the drums and bass on Ozzy's first two records, just so she could screw over Bob and Lee and their royalties. I'm sure if she could, she would would have the songs re-written too.
Cmon now hoss,nobody Sharon has ever been involved with is/was a genius. Some good entertainers tho. Dont mention Tony or Geezer they have always had different managers even in latter day Sabbath.
She's awful .. all her mansions and her lifestyle over the years , was from other people's talent ! and song writing . Bob Daisley even said her father was going to help him once get what he was owed . When Sharon found out she suddenly got back in her father's life , after years of not speaking . And Bob ended up getting no help . That's how evil she is .
Ozzy gets sole credit for writing the words and music to the title track "Bark at the Moon." Been meaning to ask him how TF he came up with the main riff,guitar solo and especially the insane outro solo! Must've been hell for Jake to cop Ozzy's incredibly intricate guitar compositions.
True story: I was at the Rainbow Bar & Grill (on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood) years ago & Sharon Osbourne accidentally bumped into me, causing my just-bought Heineken beer to fall on the floor. You would think someone of her status would kindly buy/get me a new one, but she smugly said "oops, sorry" & kept right on walking away.
@@MetalPersonJYeah I don't think anybody is required to buy a beer for somebody that can't hold on to it. I mean unless she fucking linebacker tackled him or something....
Carmine Appice on Paul Stanley's first solo record, more specifically the number 'Take Me Away, (Together As One), is legendary drumming in the highest degree.
I love Carmine’s playing for sure. I believe he only played on one tune on Paul’s record. He had a good drum part. He is absolutely obsessed with himself. I’ve listened to so many interviews and I just don’t believe some of it. Paul Stanley I believe didn’t want to work with him. He wasn’t getting more press than Jake E. Jake E had his own tour shirts and they were pushing Jake everywhere after Randy died. I do love his playing and sound on Blondes Have More Fun. He did crush those drums. But, he’s also been in some bad bands like Carmine and The Rockers.
"They didn't like what Tommy Aldridge did on the Album"? WTF. I absolutely love Carmine. But...Aldridge? I was blessed to see Aldridge with Ozzy when I was a young teen. And he absolutely rocked.😮
There's a HUGE difference from playing live to studio work. Huge. Apparently Tommy's timing isn't very good in a studio environment. Live, yes, he's absolutely phenomenal
Love this guy. I like that he’s not afraid to talk positively about himself and what he’s done. You need that confidence to survive in that business. I know some find it to be bragging and don’t like it but the guy’s been a rockstar since 1968 and has the talent to back it up. He’s just open to the public, while other musicians are obsessed with the same stuff and then fake the polite, aw shucks routine for interviews.
Sharon's treatment of Appice was due to him having a manager and making sure things like getting paid for proformance and possible royalties on any further record royalties (if the latter was in his contract) and that was Sharons problem right there cause it made it hard to FUCK Appice over the way she did all the other band members .Bob .Lee Randy's Family .Jake and these were just the members from the beginning of Ozzys band .and i hate saying Ozzys band like that cause in the beginning it was a band "The Blizzard Of Ozz Band" to be exact .members that had agreed to give Ozzy half the income generated by the group while Randy .Bob .Lee .split the other half equally between the 3 .and that wasn't good enough for those greedy fucks .they wanted to pay every musician a weekly proformance amount and nothing in royalties .even though they created the majority of the music (Especially those first 2 Blizzard Band recordings) but at least Randy and Bob got their writing credits and also production credits .which all changed by the Bark Of The Moon Albums release sayn all songs written by Ozzy .which is a TOTAL joke considering he didn't create the music or write any of the lyrics .Bob and Jake created the songs and Bob wrote all the lyrics .only thing Ozzy really did on that record was coming up with the albums title "Bark Of The Moon" which he thought up while Randy was Still Alive .but yeah maybe that and a few melodies at most .but than takes all the credit for every aspect of the Record .Wicked and Greedy Witch that one was
BUT Ozzy is coming up with the melodies. Which is composition. I just have to correct you there. He did the same in Sabbath. Words are useless in a song if someone doesn't sing them. And what they sing for each word is a note. It can be written down just like any other piece of music. Ozzy is a melody man. He showed in Black Sabbath he could write lyrics, and "The Writ" is something that says he's a very good lyric writer. A lot better than someone that mentions rainbows as much as they can, hoping to copyright that word so no one else can use it. This isn't written in defense of the actions of Sharon & Ozzy. It's written to say the idea that Ozzy Osbourne contributes NOTHING to a song, is a gross fiction. If Ozzy hadn't contributed anything to a Black Sabbath song, you wouldn't be singing anything. He's the guy who came up with how it got sung. They're just words on a sheet of paper for an instrumental song, until Osbourne puts melody to those words. Whether Geezer came up with them or not. He did more than come up with the album's title. He came up with the melodies for those words Daisley writes. Sharon, on the otherhand, is another story. At the same time, Carmine might be his own worst enemy. Not disagreeing with any of his claims, and he is always consistent in these claims with what he says. Carmine is just very much about Carmine. He's bigger in his head than I remember him to be in the 1980's. But at the same time, I definitely knew who he was when I was a kid. So it's not that he's exaggerating his public profile at this time, he was very in the public's eye. How important he was to everyone who saw him in that public eye, is where he gets a bit lost.
Just saying When Black Sabbath songs are credited Iommi / Osbourne / Butler / Ward, this is completely accurate and fair. They were all contributing to this groundbreaking band. Equally. To my ears, they are the true start of heavy metal. Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin were still in the territory created by Jimi Hendrix and Cream. It's heavy blues rock. Black Sabbath made things sound truly terrifying. Iommi is their riff lord. He's the one giving them the tunes. Butler is their main lyric writer. He's giving them their identity. Osbourne is their melodist. In the music industry, and throughout history, MELODY is the most important part of composition. The melodies of Lennon & McCartney are praised, particularly McCartney. When Bernie Taupin submits lyrics to Elton John, he does not provide also the notes to which they are sung. Elton John comes up with that, along with music to accompany that melody. This is exactly what Osbourne is doing. Iommi's claim that he just followed the riff, only happens in 2 or 3 songs in their catalog. "Iron Man" most specific. It's really the one song where Osbourne uses that to come up with a melody. When you get to "Changes", that's Osbourne composing the melody to Iommi's piano accompaniment. And Bill Ward makes it all work. It is an equal partnership. How a band should be. If Eleanor Rigby received its correct writing credits, which are McCartney / Harrison / Starkey (because they contributed lyrics to that song. Harrison came up with its hook "all the lonely people") they'd probably still have been a band by 1980. But that's not how that operation runs. That's Lennon & McCartney pursuing fame and swimming pools and everything Pop has to offer. And they pretty much sold out George & Ringo immediately after attaining it. But they paid the price when they lost songs for 50 years or so! You play as sharks, you deal with sharks.
Screwed Jake big time on BATM. When Jake dared to speak up about a contract/paid during the recording she and ozzy kept saying, be patient, dont worry, lets get the album recorded. Then when it was done the bleep said, what are ya gonna do about it. We have all ya guitar parts, we will get another guitarist to go out on tour and you can go home without a penny to your name. Has Jake ever revealed how much per show he got on that tour? I hope he wasnt getting screwed like the members in Dio's band. They were only getting like 350 per week on the first door then then it was bumped to 550 per week and no royalties. Average Joes were making as much as they were a week. haha
@@DrTomoculus Yeah, Ozzy had good melody ideas for the vocals. The best example I have heard, is the bootleg Sabbath song with Dave Walker on vocals, which would evolve into the song Junior's Eyes when Ozzy came back. Without Ozzy's vocal melody, the song is pretty boring and uninteresting. The finished album version is just so much better, with Ozzy's vocals.
It's very simple. Sharon made a vow from the very beginning that there would never be anyone in the band who sang better than Ozzy. She knew his voice was weak and would never risk him being upstaged or embarrassed by a sideman. That's why Lee Kerslake was fired and it's why in 45 years she has NEVER hired a single musician who can sing backup vocals live. With Carmine she thought she was hiring a sideman, but once she heard Carmine singing at soundcheck when Ozzy was too drunk to show up, she fired him. Carmine might not even know this, but that's what happened. Insecurity more than anything else. She always knew who her meal ticket was and she was loyal.
Well, Bob Mason was offstage singing for Ozzy sometimes. Let's be realistic. Ozzy has some talent, but he's been lucky to be surrounded by people far more talented than him for 50 plus years.
We’re talking about rock music here. The guys who could sing never last. Look a dio. The guy was laughed at and mocked by 1990. Ozzy had an iconic voice regardless of vocal range or technique
@@Spooky_515 Totally false. Dio was revered as a singer even when his style of music went out of fashion in the 90s. Ozzy's voice is not iconic, it's passable. Without Randy Rhoads and Bob Daisley he'd have been down the tubes and trying to get back with Sabbath by '84, or maybe even dead.
Carmine's talent was apparent to me back when BBA played live in Japan in the early '70's. Carmine was even kickin' it in the late '60's with Vanilla Fudge.
Carmine is a great guy. I've got to hang with him on several occasions. Twice with his brother Vinny backstage. Both are hilarious together. His accounts of this is literally what he told me - word for word. Definitely check out Artists on Lockdown-'Hangin' n' Bangin" with his brother. It was a chat show they did during the pandemic. The show was hilarious.
Carmine is really great...he just told you so ok? As far as Sharron is concerned: her dad was Don Arden..the guy who made Peter Grant look like a total gentleman. Everything you don't like about Sharron stems from her relationship with her dad.
Saw Carmine with Blue Murder - opening for slippery when wet tour Fought and pushed my way to the front to see Blue murder- such a great band - shame they didn’t get more recognition
I seen OZZY in 1984 at Kalamazoo for Bark at the Moon concert and was FN great show we had general admission seats on the floor at the stage. Those were the days when concert tickets was 10 bucks for general admission!
That was AWESOME. I saw the BATM tour in 84 in Toronto, but Carmine was already off the tour by then. Re: the insanity between Sharon & Ozzy back then, Carmine is leaving out important context - everyone was whaled on coke at that time. Right after this tour was the end of Ozzy's truly insane era. I do remember the press conference when Ozzy was asked why Carmine had left the band. Ozzy responded, "He had to leave for medical reasons. He was making me sick."
Caught this dude after a Dio concert and remember this guy Carmine? He said like Laverne and Shirley 😅 but I knew he's one of the best drummer of all time cracked me up I could never grow a fucking much of a mustache 🎉🎉
Tim Bogert lived down the block from the Action House in Island Park, NY., a very popular club, that hosted all the big name acts in the '60s. BBA used to rehearse at Tim's house, and we got to see them do a couple of songs.
Yoko ruined The Beatles, Sharon doesn't ruin Ozzy solo career, she ruined every musician (But Zakk Wylde and Gus G) career. These girls are not the same.
Carmine didn't say that Tommy's drum tracks were no good. He's saying that's what he was told on the phone call when they (Sharon and Ozzy) first called and asked to take Tommy's place.
BTW I placed the microphones on Carmine's drums on the Pink Floyd Momentary lapse of Reason Tour in Columbus Ohio. Never got to meet him though. I was working in a casino showroom when Dokken came back out with Great White with Jack Russell. I was placing microphones around Mick Browns kit as he was setting them up. He was drumming for Don Dokken as he has in the past as well as Nugent. He was driving me crazy. That guy is a hoot buddy. He fucks off and has fun 24/7. If you ever get a chance to meet Mick Brown don't miss it. Anyway, growing up in the 60's and into a young adult in the very early 70's I was a Cactus fan and still am. Those songs are great. Right up there with the bands that came after and got to ride the arena rock wave before we had arenas anywhere but the biggest cities in the country.
I stopped buying anything Ozzy related after I learned what Sharon did to Jake. I know it means shit to them or anyone, but still. But I do love Zakk and buy his stuff whenever I can.
Can tell all that is true. Drummers can’t hide body language and lie at same time. Yes pun intended. Thanks for this wicked cool! Love Carmine since I learned how to hold a stick.
Vanilla Fudge was one of the prototype bands whose sound lead to heavy metal, and they were heavy. Carmine is not generally on the short list of greatest rock drummers, but he’s on the list.
It's just crazy that Sharon would give Carmine such a hard time. Carmine was a huge benefit to Ozzy. Carmine was a draw, one of the best drummers of all time. If anything, he helped ensure high ticket sales and publicity for the tour. Aldridge is great, but Carmine was a real draw in 1984.
I can understand the dilemma with Carmine having his name in big letters on his bass drums. I understand Carmine knows how sell himself, but it looks a little detached from the OZZY Osborne band - brand, and I've read that was one objection, I can see the conflict of interests here.... There probably wasn't a way to harmonize this long term.
Carmine had a classic drum book out with Realistic Rock, was writing in Circus every issue on various rock drummers & I think even International Musician Magazine; he was everywhere back then. Plus, Carmine was a top Ludwig endorser all through the 70's (he sold a ton of drum sets for Ludwig) and was doing clinics left and right plus week long Ludwig Symposiums. I could see Sharon getting pissed, cause her view would be 'we own Carmine' and she wasn't getting money out of all the other things he did. Some people are just crazed.
I didn't know this story of Sharon actually ruining things for the greatly respected drummer, Carmen Appice, with a signed contract to boot. Unbelievable treatment of such musicians like as him, Kerslake and Daisley.
That’s what I believe happened to Zack. I remember watching a MTV awards show and Zack walked out onto the part of the stage that goes out into the audience. I thought, oh Zack don’t do that bro Sharon isn’t gonna like that. It wasn’t to long after that he was fired.
Saw the Houston Bark show and had the pleasure of seeing Carmine, his solo was definitely a show highlight. Sharon is jealous and vindictive and seems to do whatever she can to hurt those who helped make Ozzy successful. Ozzy isn’t innocent in it either. In the MTV live concert video and radio broadcast soon after Carmine was fired, Ozzy digs Carmine saying “And on drums I’m very glad to say we have Mr Tommy Aldridge”. Ozzy is abusive, he punched Randy Rhoads in the face according to Bob Daisley (for refusing to do Speak of the Devil as that was planned before he was killed) and also punched bassist Don Costa in the face according to Jake E Lee. Sharon and Ozzy have screwed over so many who have helped them. Jake said Ozzy told him “I got screwed in Sabbath so now I’m screwing you and you can screw over your own band when you have one”.
Sharon' come a wealthy family her father is the one that pioneered these business tactic. WIKI Don Arden, born as Harry Levy on January 4, 1926, was an English music manager, agent, and businessman. He played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of several rock legends, including Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Gene Vincent, Air Supply, Small Faces, The Move, Black Sabbath, and Electric Light Orchestra1. Arden was known for his aggressive and sometimes illegal business tactics, earning him nicknames like “Mr. Big,” the “English Godfather,” and even the “Al Capone of Pop” in Britain1. Born into a Jewish family in Cheetham Hill, Manchester, Arden began his show-business journey at the age of 13 as a singer and stand-up comic. He briefly attended the Royal College of Music before changing his name from Harry Levy to Don Arden. After being demobilized from the British Army after World War II, Arden returned to civilian life and developed his show-business career. He worked as an entertainer on the British variety circuit, impressing Jewish audiences with his Al Jolson routine. Arden also tried his hand at impersonating singers like Enrico Caruso and film actors known for gangster roles, such as Edward G. Robinson and George Raft. His record release included a version of “Blue Suede Shoes” where he attempted to impersonate Elvis2. Arden’s career as a manager took off when he signed up American rock ‘n’ roller Gene Vincent in 1960. However, their relationship ended abruptly when Vincent reportedly pulled a knife on Arden due to his compulsive alcoholism. Arden also briefly worked with British singer Elkie Brooks at the start of her career. His success story turned sour when his aggressive business tactics and questionable accounting practices caught up with him, leading to estrangement from members of his own family1. Notably, Sharon Osbourne, the television personality, entertainment manager, and author, is Arden’s daughter. Despite their rocky relationship, they eventually reconciled near the end of Arden’s life.
I've learned more about Ozzy and Sharon from podcasts than I ever wanted to know. It's just destroyed my view of them. Is there anyone they worked that they didn't ripoff and screw over? Ah well, Randy, Jake, and Zakk were always the main reason I was listening anyway. From what I heard Ozzy even punched Randy.
I was in the music industry for many years and i got ripped off to death, Throughout my career. Don't sign anything because it means you agree legally to give your wages to someone else!!!!!!!!!
After her Dad, Sharon is a gangster. She's the reason Ozzy has lots of $ and probably why he is still alive. She doesn't treat people well/total cutthroat.
I think the toxic tragedy of Sharon Osbourne is that she resented her father, Don Arden, for being such an evil guy, and yet she ended up being completely tainted by his example. She resurrected Ozzy's career, and we're all grateful for that. But she did so at the expense of the artists who supported him. She might be the most vindictive woman in rock n roll.
I am not a person who believes in the opinions of other people that often. I know from firsthand experience that someone is not a bad person just because another person says so. But in the case of Sharon, I really believe the public opinion surrounding her and her attitude. There are just too many people in metal who have had bad run-ins with her. When a group of decent people keep saying the same things about her, you must realize it is true
No one that ever worked for Ozzy and Sharon were ever as big before or after. Say what you want but Ozzy has some sort of secret sauce for bringing the best out of people even if they get screwed in the end.
Vinny also filled in for Bill Ward during a European tour in the late 90’s. Around the time of the Reunion tour. Vinny traveled and rehearsed with the band and he was ready to play in a “just in case” capacity.
@@stormbringercoming8105Vinnie I believe declined for whatever reason, and they actually got Mike Bordin as Bill said it had to be Mike Bordin. Way better choice in my opinion. 🙂 But NOT knocking Vinnie down in any way.
@@MasterSumai Vinny did in fact play with Sabbath on the European leg of the Reunion tour. He also travelled with the band as a”just in case” capacity. Mike Bordin was on drums during one of the Sabs tours with Ozzfest also. Dio held a grudge against Appice for some time over it. But paying the bills trumps loyalty. Henry Rollins mentioned Vinny’s presence during rehearsals in one of his journals.
I love this story. I have to say though, Carmine really ain't no angel. I have memories of him playing with King Cobra around Fort Eustis in Newport News, Virginia (can't remember the club name...). I got everyone off there asses on the floor. I got the Johnny Rod fist pump. They played so loud and hard they blew speakers (and they were not even theirs...lol, they belong to another group there) I met Carmine and the guys during a break...giving them props and support. All of them were...appreciative... but cold. I get it, shit gets old, having everyone come up and tell you how great you are and how you influenced their life. He has the same attitude in this interview as he did back then. I'm great...I'm a good guy and I do good things...but that guy over there is shit... and that guy screwed me...and look at me I saved the day but was unappreciated...bla bla bla. I really like Carmine. I have purchased his books way back when I was gigging a bit myself. I follow his success and the music he has just killed it on...but, I just don't have that degree of respect for him that I might have for someone else. I just wish he was more humble and real. I think his brother Vinnie is a rock star in his own right and a blast to watch and listen to. To me Vinnie is much more down to earth, honest and true...of course Vinnie didn't try to screw my girlfriend at a show either.
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Sharon......The Yoko Ono of metal! EVERYONE hates her for ripping off artists.
Ozzy let her.😉 She even tried to burn Randy
@@thatbme35they still disrespect randy
@eyesofmadness Agreed. These people need to ask, say Rick & Robin of Cheap Trick, what they think of Yoko. Everyone involved with the recording of "Double Fantasy" has nothing but nice things to say about her (Cheap Trick's contribution never made it to the LP). Hell bassist/stick player Tony Levin (also of King Crimson, Peter Gabriel, etc.) was on her post Lennon LP "Seasons of Glass".
It seems yoko has nothing on Sharron.
@@kurtstergar1042 People go nuts over her treatment of Julian. For well over a decade Julian, Sean & Yoko have been spotted together clubbing, dining and what not.
This is why Sharon is the most hated woman in rock. Just sayin
She sounds like an abuser, I bet Ozzy's afraid of her.
between Sharon and Kevin Dubrow, there is a loooooong list of enemies.
when you want to complain about Gene, Lars or Kerry, remember Sharon and all the shit she's done. and she's not a musician.
She stole Jake E. Lee's songwriting credits for the Bark at the Moon album.
@@KushiteComplex let's not forget the reissues - Bob and Lee SAVED Ozzy's career, and most of those songs they wrote. Not a proud moment for Trujillo either: "Sharon tried to erase Bob and Lee's contributions by re-recording the bass and drum parts on these records with Ozzy's then-current band members, Robert Trujillo (now with Metallica) and drummer Mike Bordin. The original versions of the albums disappeared."
If you know anything about Sharon's father, her behavior is no surprise. Apple doesn't fall far....
Don Arden was way worse than Sharon, agreed there. He was a true mobster. Peter Grant came to success by out-Ardening Don Arden.
well..when jimmy page was putting together led zeppelin,he was thinking about having steve marriot,until don arden called him and said " how do you see yourself playing with broken fingers?",that's when page went looking for another singer
. Wow, crazy 😱
Sharon had that granny look in 80s, looked kinda older back then than now.
is it a jew thing?
Ozz and Sharon- the still very unsung “2-headed monster” in rock history. Bob Daisley’s book ‘For Fact’s Sake’ is required literature 🔥
I've yet to hear something good about Sharron Osborne. What a sad existence
only that she kept ozzy alive
@@dudehuh5491 gotta keep the chicken that lays golden eggs...not really a good deed
Meal ticket
I can't stand her yet for the longest time I had a crush on her. Up until 2014 or so? One video for that UK version of some American Idol knockoff (The Voice?) she is doing vocalist auditions. She's cracking jokes, not too mean to the singers even when making fun of them and her smile was so absolutely adorable I wanted to kiss her right through the screen. Was real envious of Ozzy for some time after that.
Just one of many sleazy people in the industry.
I went to a Carmine and Vinny drum clinic a few years ago. he was already well over 70 at the time. I went in more interested in Vinny because of Dio, but man, he could not hold a candle to Carmine. Carmine was confident and in charge, but not arrogant. He asked the audience what they wanted to learn. one guy asked for odd-time stuff, and I couldn't believe how he just played in 5, 7, 9, etc. just right off the cuff like it was nothing. He is a drummer's drummer. Everyone saw first hand why Bonham held this man in high regard.
What is sad is that she and her family are mega rich and they paid band members etc terribly. Which sucks. They're living off the backs of geniuses
This was the woman who had Mike Bordin and Robert Trujillo re-record the drums and bass on Ozzy's first two records, just so she could screw over Bob and Lee and their royalties. I'm sure if she could, she would would have the songs re-written too.
Cmon now hoss,nobody Sharon has ever been involved with is/was a genius. Some good entertainers tho. Dont mention Tony or Geezer they have always had different managers even in latter day Sabbath.
She's awful .. all her mansions and her lifestyle over the years , was from other people's talent ! and song writing . Bob Daisley even said her father was going to help him once get what he was owed . When Sharon found out she suddenly got back in her father's life , after years of not speaking . And Bob ended up getting no help . That's how evil she is .
Ozzy gets sole credit for writing the words and music to the title track "Bark at the Moon." Been meaning to ask him how TF he came up with the main riff,guitar solo and especially the insane outro solo! Must've been hell for Jake to cop Ozzy's incredibly intricate guitar compositions.
Yes , indeed, they are . Fcm and feedm fish guts , I say .
Sharon obviously couldn’t control you 😜🤣😂
Great interview 🎼🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
True story: I was at the Rainbow Bar & Grill (on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood) years ago & Sharon Osbourne accidentally bumped into me, causing my just-bought Heineken beer to fall on the floor. You would think someone of her status would kindly buy/get me a new one, but she smugly said "oops, sorry" & kept right on walking away.
Because of who her Dad is, she's been that way her whole life. It gave her lifelong confidence to be able to treat people however she chose
....at least she said sorry? I was reading your comment and was expecting you to say "she didn't even say 'excuse me.'"
@@MetalPersonJYeah I don't think anybody is required to buy a beer for somebody that can't hold on to it. I mean unless she fucking linebacker tackled him or something....
I will always be a Carmine Appice fan because of my nostalgia for early Rod Stewart - 1977. Loved him!
Plus he is one of the greatest drummers ever.
I learned how to play using his Realistic Rock book back in the early 90s.
And Vanilla Fudge!
@@MykeLewisMusic NICE !! I wish I did really learn how to play but it wouldn't go over at all where I lived
@@JustJeph33 Yes!! Thank you
Carmine Appice on Paul Stanley's first solo record, more specifically the number 'Take Me Away, (Together As One), is legendary drumming in the highest degree.
When Peter left kiss I wanted carmine to take over! Your right his work and on Paul’s album was great
100% correct
I love Carmine’s playing for sure. I believe he only played on one tune on Paul’s record. He had a good drum part. He is absolutely obsessed with himself. I’ve listened to so many interviews and I just don’t believe some of it. Paul Stanley I believe didn’t want to work with him. He wasn’t getting more press than Jake E. Jake E had his own tour shirts and they were pushing Jake everywhere after Randy died. I do love his playing and sound on Blondes Have More Fun. He did crush those drums. But, he’s also been in some bad bands like Carmine and The Rockers.
"They didn't like what Tommy Aldridge did on the Album"? WTF. I absolutely love Carmine. But...Aldridge? I was blessed to see Aldridge with Ozzy when I was a young teen. And he absolutely rocked.😮
True that! Besides his drumming skills he was just something to watch behind that kit! Second to Alex Van Halen IMO.
There's a HUGE difference from playing live to studio work. Huge. Apparently Tommy's timing isn't very good in a studio environment. Live, yes, he's absolutely phenomenal
Tommy is great for sure, sometimes over plays. But I hear ya
There are no good stories about that woman, still to this day.
I saw the Bark at the moon tour and it was awesome....
Same here. Motley Crue opening doing Shout at the Devil was great.
Was Appice on Drums?
@dr.roberts4508 no he was off the tour by the time I saw them. It was Tommy Aldridge
I saw bark at the moon tour with Carmine on drums great show
I didn't, and that's awesome!
Love this guy. I like that he’s not afraid to talk positively about himself and what he’s done. You need that confidence to survive in that business. I know some find it to be bragging and don’t like it but the guy’s been a rockstar since 1968 and has the talent to back it up. He’s just open to the public, while other musicians are obsessed with the same stuff and then fake the polite, aw shucks routine for interviews.
Talking positive and being confident is one thing, but he has the chops to back up the confidence too. Spot on.
I was at one of his master classes. Atlanta Pro Percussion. He had just quit the tour. Always loved Carmine. Great influence.
Sharon's treatment of Appice was due to him having a manager and making sure things like getting paid for proformance and possible royalties on any further record royalties (if the latter was in his contract) and that was Sharons problem right there cause it made it hard to FUCK Appice over the way she did all the other band members .Bob .Lee Randy's Family .Jake and these were just the members from the beginning of Ozzys band .and i hate saying Ozzys band like that cause in the beginning it was a band "The Blizzard Of Ozz Band" to be exact .members that had agreed to give Ozzy half the income generated by the group while Randy .Bob .Lee .split the other half equally between the 3 .and that wasn't good enough for those greedy fucks .they wanted to pay every musician a weekly proformance amount and nothing in royalties .even though they created the majority of the music (Especially those first 2 Blizzard Band recordings) but at least Randy and Bob got their writing credits and also production credits .which all changed by the Bark Of The Moon Albums release sayn all songs written by Ozzy .which is a TOTAL joke considering he didn't create the music or write any of the lyrics .Bob and Jake created the songs and Bob wrote all the lyrics .only thing Ozzy really did on that record was coming up with the albums title "Bark Of The Moon" which he thought up while Randy was Still Alive .but yeah maybe that and a few melodies at most .but than takes all the credit for every aspect of the Record .Wicked and Greedy Witch that one was
BUT Ozzy is coming up with the melodies. Which is composition. I just have to correct you there. He did the same in Sabbath. Words are useless in a song if someone doesn't sing them. And what they sing for each word is a note. It can be written down just like any other piece of music. Ozzy is a melody man. He showed in Black Sabbath he could write lyrics, and "The Writ" is something that says he's a very good lyric writer. A lot better than someone that mentions rainbows as much as they can, hoping to copyright that word so no one else can use it.
This isn't written in defense of the actions of Sharon & Ozzy. It's written to say the idea that Ozzy Osbourne contributes NOTHING to a song, is a gross fiction. If Ozzy hadn't contributed anything to a Black Sabbath song, you wouldn't be singing anything. He's the guy who came up with how it got sung. They're just words on a sheet of paper for an instrumental song, until Osbourne puts melody to those words. Whether Geezer came up with them or not.
He did more than come up with the album's title. He came up with the melodies for those words Daisley writes.
Sharon, on the otherhand, is another story.
At the same time, Carmine might be his own worst enemy. Not disagreeing with any of his claims, and he is always consistent in these claims with what he says. Carmine is just very much about Carmine. He's bigger in his head than I remember him to be in the 1980's. But at the same time, I definitely knew who he was when I was a kid. So it's not that he's exaggerating his public profile at this time, he was very in the public's eye.
How important he was to everyone who saw him in that public eye, is where he gets a bit lost.
Just saying
When Black Sabbath songs are credited Iommi / Osbourne / Butler / Ward, this is completely accurate and fair. They were all contributing to this groundbreaking band. Equally. To my ears, they are the true start of heavy metal. Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin were still in the territory created by Jimi Hendrix and Cream. It's heavy blues rock. Black Sabbath made things sound truly terrifying.
Iommi is their riff lord. He's the one giving them the tunes.
Butler is their main lyric writer. He's giving them their identity.
Osbourne is their melodist. In the music industry, and throughout history, MELODY is the most important part of composition. The melodies of Lennon & McCartney are praised, particularly McCartney. When Bernie Taupin submits lyrics to Elton John, he does not provide also the notes to which they are sung. Elton John comes up with that, along with music to accompany that melody. This is exactly what Osbourne is doing. Iommi's claim that he just followed the riff, only happens in 2 or 3 songs in their catalog. "Iron Man" most specific. It's really the one song where Osbourne uses that to come up with a melody.
When you get to "Changes", that's Osbourne composing the melody to Iommi's piano accompaniment.
And Bill Ward makes it all work.
It is an equal partnership. How a band should be. If Eleanor Rigby received its correct writing credits, which are McCartney / Harrison / Starkey (because they contributed lyrics to that song. Harrison came up with its hook "all the lonely people") they'd probably still have been a band by 1980. But that's not how that operation runs. That's Lennon & McCartney pursuing fame and swimming pools and everything Pop has to offer. And they pretty much sold out George & Ringo immediately after attaining it. But they paid the price when they lost songs for 50 years or so! You play as sharks, you deal with sharks.
It’s “Bark at the Moon “ not bark of the moon
Screwed Jake big time on BATM. When Jake dared to speak up about a contract/paid during the recording she and ozzy kept saying, be patient, dont worry, lets get the album recorded. Then when it was done the bleep said, what are ya gonna do about it. We have all ya guitar parts, we will get another guitarist to go out on tour and you can go home without a penny to your name. Has Jake ever revealed how much per show he got on that tour?
I hope he wasnt getting screwed like the members in Dio's band. They were only getting like 350 per week on the first door then then it was bumped to 550 per week and no royalties. Average Joes were making as much as they were a week. haha
@@DrTomoculus Yeah, Ozzy had good melody ideas for the vocals. The best example I have heard, is the bootleg Sabbath song with Dave Walker on vocals, which would evolve into the song Junior's Eyes when Ozzy came back. Without Ozzy's vocal melody, the song is pretty boring and uninteresting. The finished album version is just so much better, with Ozzy's vocals.
What a NICE authentic guy and philanthropic Rock Star! Much Respect!
It's very simple. Sharon made a vow from the very beginning that there would never be anyone in the band who sang better than Ozzy. She knew his voice was weak and would never risk him being upstaged or embarrassed by a sideman. That's why Lee Kerslake was fired and it's why in 45 years she has NEVER hired a single musician who can sing backup vocals live. With Carmine she thought she was hiring a sideman, but once she heard Carmine singing at soundcheck when Ozzy was too drunk to show up, she fired him. Carmine might not even know this, but that's what happened. Insecurity more than anything else. She always knew who her meal ticket was and she was loyal.
Damn that hit hard bro ✌️👍👊
What? Zakk could EASILY sing backup vocals.
Well, Bob Mason was offstage singing for Ozzy sometimes. Let's be realistic. Ozzy has some talent, but he's been lucky to be surrounded by people far more talented than him for 50 plus years.
We’re talking about rock music here. The guys who could sing never last. Look a dio. The guy was laughed at and mocked by 1990. Ozzy had an iconic voice regardless of vocal range or technique
@@Spooky_515 Totally false. Dio was revered as a singer even when his style of music went out of fashion in the 90s. Ozzy's voice is not iconic, it's passable. Without Randy Rhoads and Bob Daisley he'd have been down the tubes and trying to get back with Sabbath by '84, or maybe even dead.
I saw the BATM tour with Carmine on drums. He was amazing
Who's BATM?
@@aftermath66699Bark At The Moon
Carmine's talent was apparent to me back when BBA played live in Japan in the early '70's. Carmine was even kickin' it in the late '60's with Vanilla Fudge.
Her new look exposes the cript keeper within
Carmine is a great guy. I've got to hang with him on several occasions. Twice with his brother Vinny backstage. Both are hilarious together. His accounts of this is literally what he told me - word for word.
Definitely check out Artists on Lockdown-'Hangin' n' Bangin" with his brother. It was a chat show they did during the pandemic. The show was hilarious.
Great interview
Carmine is really great...he just told you so ok?
As far as Sharron is concerned: her dad was Don Arden..the guy who made Peter Grant look like a total gentleman.
Everything you don't like about Sharron stems from her relationship with her dad.
Saw Carmine with Blue Murder - opening for slippery when wet tour
Fought and pushed my way to the front to see Blue murder- such a great band - shame they didn’t get more recognition
Did he even play on the albums?
Keep em coming, Carmin is great
We love ya Carmine! Wish u played on the Bark at the moon AND the ultimate sin album! U woulda killed it man!
$haron O$bornes Ozempic face looks like a old Ed Repeka album cover 😅😅😅
She has the face she deserves finally. I don't understand with all the millions she doesn't have it fixed again
Love all your music Carmine. Good to hear you stories.
I seen OZZY in 1984 at Kalamazoo for Bark at the Moon concert and was FN great show we had general admission seats on the floor at the stage. Those were the days when concert tickets was 10 bucks for general admission!
That was AWESOME.
I saw the BATM tour in 84 in Toronto, but Carmine was already off the tour by then.
Re: the insanity between Sharon & Ozzy back then, Carmine is leaving out important context - everyone was whaled on coke at that time. Right after this tour was the end of Ozzy's truly insane era.
I do remember the press conference when Ozzy was asked why Carmine had left the band. Ozzy responded, "He had to leave for medical reasons. He was making me sick."
My father always told me growing up. Don’t waste your time on revenge. Life will get them back!
Thanks Ozempic
Carmine is a classy, great guy as well as a classy great drummer.
Holy crap! Carmine you have aged beautifully, my brother! I'm trying. You are a great drummer! I appreciate all your work.🤘🔥🤘🤠
Carmine doesn't hold back! He calls it like he see's it, he's a good man.
Next time you see Sharon ask her what tastes better, Rocky Road or Randy Rhodes!
That's so corny..haahah
Caught this dude after a Dio concert and remember this guy Carmine? He said like Laverne and Shirley 😅 but I knew he's one of the best drummer of all time cracked me up I could never grow a fucking much of a mustache 🎉🎉
Carmine always was such a Badass! a power machine on Drums!
Tim Bogert lived down the block from the Action House in Island Park, NY., a very popular club, that hosted all the big name acts in the '60s. BBA used to rehearse at Tim's house, and we got to see them do a couple of songs.
I saw Carmine on that tour...He killed...LEGEND!!
Carmine looks so different but so great.
sharon is hated by so many folks for what she did to almost everybody involved with ozzy ...i would not work for her ..or ozzy ..
saw carmine with ozzy in 1985 at the glasgow apollo he had illuminus drumsticks which he twirled and through in the air. amaizing
Carmine is one of the top drummers of all time - he's a whole lot more down to earth than mostn- so is Rod
Not to mention how that 5150 treated Jake by not giving credit or royalties on the album.
Carmine is a legend! Sharon is yoko
Sharon is millions of miles below Yoko.
Yoko ruined The Beatles, Sharon doesn't ruin Ozzy solo career, she ruined every musician (But Zakk Wylde and Gus G) career.
These girls are not the same.
Let’s face it though, OzzY needed Sharon. He would have either O’D or got ripped off by the vultures in the business.
Absolutely.
And the world would have been a much better place…..
So he married the biggest vulture of them all: Buzz Buzzard
He didn't do anymore dope than anyone else - his voice is proof of this ( but I bet they use auto tune)
I heard a story about sharon having issues with Bruce Dickson of Iron Maiden.
They disliked each other
No disrespect to Carmine, but how is it possible that what Tommy Aldridge put on Bark at the Moon was bad?
Cuz he was not slave for Sharon I guess.
Carmine didn't say that Tommy's drum tracks were no good. He's saying that's what he was told on the phone call when they (Sharon and Ozzy) first called and asked to take Tommy's place.
Amazing drummer💯
BTW I placed the microphones on Carmine's drums on the Pink Floyd Momentary lapse of Reason Tour in Columbus Ohio. Never got to meet him though. I was working in a casino showroom when Dokken came back out with Great White with Jack Russell. I was placing microphones around Mick Browns kit as he was setting them up. He was drumming for Don Dokken as he has in the past as well as Nugent. He was driving me crazy. That guy is a hoot buddy. He fucks off and has fun 24/7. If you ever get a chance to meet Mick Brown don't miss it. Anyway, growing up in the 60's and into a young adult in the very early 70's I was a Cactus fan and still am. Those songs are great. Right up there with the bands that came after and got to ride the arena rock wave before we had arenas anywhere but the biggest cities in the country.
I stopped buying anything Ozzy related after I learned what Sharon did to Jake. I know it means shit to them or anyone, but still. But I do love Zakk and buy his stuff whenever I can.
I love that movie Rock Star with Zack playing the lead guitar player. I wish he had a bigger part.
@@sole__doubt Yeah for sure! He was incredible.
Zakk never seems to have anything but the highest praise for Ozzy and Sharon...
They should be glad they wernt dealing with her DAD
She is her dad made over
i love ozzy he is a good man - 20 seconds earlier he talks about ozzy fighting with sharon
We want the Randy videos Sharon!!! Now!!!
Great interview
CA is such an interesting guy to listen to
I’ve met his brother a couple of times and he is so quiet compared to his brother
Thanks Carmine. ✌️ 🤘🥁⚖️🇦🇺
Can tell all that is true. Drummers can’t hide body language and lie at same time. Yes pun intended. Thanks for this wicked cool! Love Carmine since I learned how to hold a stick.
I saw this show at Madison square garden January 30 1984 it was a fabulous show. Carmine's drum solo was epic.
I remember seeing Carmine on that Ozzy tour and he was a beast behind the kit. Pretty sure he did a walk around drum solo too.
Always hated Ozzy and $haron and their kids.
Vanilla Fudge was one of the prototype bands whose sound lead to heavy metal, and they were heavy. Carmine is not generally on the short list of greatest rock drummers, but he’s on the list.
My First Concert was Ozzy and Motley Crue…I was 12…blew my mind
Remember folks, no matter who hates her or loves her, if Sharon hadn't of scooped Ozzy up from the state he was in, we wouldn't have Ozzy today. 🙂
It's just crazy that Sharon would give Carmine such a hard time. Carmine was a huge benefit to Ozzy. Carmine was a draw, one of the best drummers of all time. If anything, he helped ensure high ticket sales and publicity for the tour. Aldridge is great, but Carmine was a real draw in 1984.
I can understand the dilemma with Carmine having his name in big letters on his bass drums. I understand Carmine knows how sell himself, but it looks a little detached from the OZZY Osborne band - brand, and I've read that was one objection, I can see the conflict of interests here.... There probably wasn't a way to harmonize this long term.
My first concert ever.
Same
I was at the gig in Houston. That was my favorite Ozzy line up, minus Randy.
This guy was great in the Village People in the leather suit. He still gets royalties for the mustache….
Carmine had a classic drum book out with Realistic Rock, was writing in Circus every issue on various rock drummers & I think even International Musician Magazine; he was everywhere back then. Plus, Carmine was a top Ludwig endorser all through the 70's (he sold a ton of drum sets for Ludwig) and was doing clinics left and right plus week long Ludwig Symposiums. I could see Sharon getting pissed, cause her view would be 'we own Carmine' and she wasn't getting money out of all the other things he did. Some people are just crazed.
I didn't know this story of Sharon actually ruining things for the greatly respected drummer, Carmen Appice, with a signed contract to boot. Unbelievable treatment of such musicians like as him, Kerslake and Daisley.
Sharon Arden…..Don Arden is her dad. Don Arden is one one the meanest manager’s EVER! Led Zep’s Peter Grant was trained by Don Arden.
She truly fits the stereotype
👃
You mean the character traits.
Stereotype for what?
Bark at the moon , my first concert in Long Beach California. Ratt opened for them and maybe rough cutt
Great episode of Columbo with Johnny Cash......Same kinda vibe here . In the episode , Johnny had enough , and well......
I remember a master class he did in Miami back in '87 when I lived down there.
That’s what I believe happened to Zack. I remember watching a MTV awards show and Zack walked out onto the part of the stage that goes out into the audience. I thought, oh Zack don’t do that bro Sharon isn’t gonna like that. It wasn’t to long after that he was fired.
Anyone Sharon has a positive working relationship with is leaving money on the table…probably lots.
Saw the Houston Bark show and had the pleasure of seeing Carmine, his solo was definitely a show highlight. Sharon is jealous and vindictive and seems to do whatever she can to hurt those who helped make Ozzy successful. Ozzy isn’t innocent in it either. In the MTV live concert video and radio broadcast soon after Carmine was fired, Ozzy digs Carmine saying “And on drums I’m very glad to say we have Mr Tommy Aldridge”. Ozzy is abusive, he punched Randy Rhoads in the face according to Bob Daisley (for refusing to do Speak of the Devil as that was planned before he was killed) and also punched bassist Don Costa in the face according to Jake E Lee. Sharon and Ozzy have screwed over so many who have helped them. Jake said Ozzy told him “I got screwed in Sabbath so now I’m screwing you and you can screw over your own band when you have one”.
Sharon' come a wealthy family her father is the one that pioneered these business tactic. WIKI Don Arden, born as Harry Levy on January 4, 1926, was an English music manager, agent, and businessman. He played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of several rock legends, including Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Gene Vincent, Air Supply, Small Faces, The Move, Black Sabbath, and Electric Light Orchestra1. Arden was known for his aggressive and sometimes illegal business tactics, earning him nicknames like “Mr. Big,” the “English Godfather,” and even the “Al Capone of Pop” in Britain1.
Born into a Jewish family in Cheetham Hill, Manchester, Arden began his show-business journey at the age of 13 as a singer and stand-up comic. He briefly attended the Royal College of Music before changing his name from Harry Levy to Don Arden. After being demobilized from the British Army after World War II, Arden returned to civilian life and developed his show-business career. He worked as an entertainer on the British variety circuit, impressing Jewish audiences with his Al Jolson routine. Arden also tried his hand at impersonating singers like Enrico Caruso and film actors known for gangster roles, such as Edward G. Robinson and George Raft. His record release included a version of “Blue Suede Shoes” where he attempted to impersonate Elvis2.
Arden’s career as a manager took off when he signed up American rock ‘n’ roller Gene Vincent in 1960. However, their relationship ended abruptly when Vincent reportedly pulled a knife on Arden due to his compulsive alcoholism. Arden also briefly worked with British singer Elkie Brooks at the start of her career. His success story turned sour when his aggressive business tactics and questionable accounting practices caught up with him, leading to estrangement from members of his own family1.
Notably, Sharon Osbourne, the television personality, entertainment manager, and author, is Arden’s daughter. Despite their rocky relationship, they eventually reconciled near the end of Arden’s life.
sounds very talmud, he's not English!
I've learned more about Ozzy and Sharon from podcasts than I ever wanted to know. It's just destroyed my view of them. Is there anyone they worked that they didn't ripoff and screw over? Ah well, Randy, Jake, and Zakk were always the main reason I was listening anyway. From what I heard Ozzy even punched Randy.
I was in the music industry for many years and i got ripped off to death,
Throughout my career. Don't sign anything because it means you agree legally to give your wages to someone else!!!!!!!!!
I studied with Carmine in Oceanside for a bit in the 70’s. Very cool guy… not pretentious at all.
intro rips the riff from Zappa's Dirty Love:)...
The man who resurrected Ozzy, Randy Rhodes was paid $500 a week.
Ozzy fears Sharon!
Tommy Aldridge was the wrong drummer for Bark at the Moon.
After her Dad, Sharon is a gangster. She's the reason Ozzy has lots of $ and probably why he is still alive.
She doesn't treat people well/total cutthroat.
I think the toxic tragedy of Sharon Osbourne is that she resented her father, Don Arden, for being such an evil guy, and yet she ended up being completely tainted by his example. She resurrected Ozzy's career, and we're all grateful for that. But she did so at the expense of the artists who supported him. She might be the most vindictive woman in rock n roll.
Yeh and he told them to mix jake way down. Keys are awesome but way to loud in mix
how many rock stars did sharon have to flock to find one drunk enough to marry her royal highness queen of all that is bitter and angry?
I am not a person who believes in the opinions of other people that often. I know from firsthand experience that someone is not a bad person just because another person says so. But in the case of Sharon, I really believe the public opinion surrounding her and her attitude. There are just too many people in metal who have had bad run-ins with her. When a group of decent people keep saying the same things about her, you must realize it is true
Her father was even worse.
Sharon handled Ozzy quite Well
Sharon is her father's daughter. Don screwed over Sabbath, and Sharon does the same to musicians that play with Ozzy!
No one that ever worked for Ozzy and Sharon were ever as big before or after. Say what you want but Ozzy has some sort of secret sauce for bringing the best out of people even if they get screwed in the end.
He also taught Jesus to walk on water and John Bonham how to play….
Jake (❤️) doesn't mince words when speaking of her either.
Yo, Carmine, your brother played with Black Sabbath AFTER Ozzy left.
Vinny also filled in for Bill Ward during a European tour in the late 90’s. Around the time of the Reunion tour. Vinny traveled and rehearsed with the band and he was ready to play in a “just in case” capacity.
@@stormbringercoming8105Vinnie I believe declined for whatever reason, and they actually got Mike Bordin as Bill said it had to be Mike Bordin. Way better choice in my opinion. 🙂 But NOT knocking Vinnie down in any way.
@@MasterSumai
Vinny did in fact play with Sabbath on the European leg of the Reunion tour. He also travelled with the band as a”just in case” capacity.
Mike Bordin was on drums during one of the Sabs tours with Ozzfest also.
Dio held a grudge against Appice for some time over it. But paying the bills trumps loyalty.
Henry Rollins mentioned Vinny’s presence during rehearsals in one of his journals.
@@stormbringercoming8105 You are correct. Oops, I should of mentioned that. Knew I forgot something.
Wouldn't surprise me if Sharon didn't prop Ozzy up for another tour
I love this story. I have to say though, Carmine really ain't no angel. I have memories of him playing with King Cobra around Fort Eustis in Newport News, Virginia (can't remember the club name...). I got everyone off there asses on the floor. I got the Johnny Rod fist pump. They played so loud and hard they blew speakers (and they were not even theirs...lol, they belong to another group there) I met Carmine and the guys during a break...giving them props and support. All of them were...appreciative... but cold. I get it, shit gets old, having everyone come up and tell you how great you are and how you influenced their life. He has the same attitude in this interview as he did back then. I'm great...I'm a good guy and I do good things...but that guy over there is shit... and that guy screwed me...and look at me I saved the day but was unappreciated...bla bla bla. I really like Carmine. I have purchased his books way back when I was gigging a bit myself. I follow his success and the music he has just killed it on...but, I just don't have that degree of respect for him that I might have for someone else. I just wish he was more humble and real. I think his brother Vinnie is a rock star in his own right and a blast to watch and listen to. To me Vinnie is much more down to earth, honest and true...of course Vinnie didn't try to screw my girlfriend at a show either.