Joe the reason I started following you was Bogert and Appice who you played with many years ago. I have been following the Vanilla Fudge since 1968 and saw them multiple times at the Fillmore East, the Infamous Singer Bowl show and even their last show at the Action House. And the Palladium when the James Gang opened up for the final show of the Fudge. The Vanilla Fudge had the best harmonies and vocals 4 some ever. Yes I was at the Singer Bowl and Ten Years after Alvin Lee in my opinion took the show. The Vanilla Fudge is the most unappreciated band and deserves to be in the Rock Hall of Fame. Cactus, was a great hard rock band. Bogert and Appice as you know is there ever a better rhythm section in rock. Yes I saw BBA at the Felt forum. Outrageous.
As a teenager, listening to the first Vanilla Fudge album in the record store in late 1967 changed my life - I bought it on the spot obviously. This took me away from simple 1960s pop music, and I moved forward into heavier album based music (including everything the Fudge ever did). And this eventually lead to the blues - and in particular the guitar based blues bands - John Mayall, Paul Butterfield, etc. And now I’m in my 70s I’m right into Joe Bonamassa, who I consider to be the best in the business these days,
I love these veterans.. They rubbed brains with all my favorites.. Funny thing is I “know” these bands and singers CA mentioned.. JB is a good interviewer.. He speaks their lingo and is also a talent beyond his years.. Thanx👍😎
Wow…..the title “Legend” is thrown around so much these days but Carmine is the real deal….most of the other Legends he so casually mentioned in just a few of what I’m sure are thousands of stories, are long gone. Thankfully he’s still here to share his greatness with the world.
Really interesting conversation. I knew Appice had played with many of my favorite musicians, but I didn't know much about him. I hope that Appice and Bonamassa collaboration happens.
Just loved this interview. Saw BBA many years ago. Fascinating hearing about the early days of music and Carmine's impressions of those days. Nerdville is so interesting. Don't stop doing these, Joe. Thanks to both of you for a very entertaining interview.
I was good friends with one of Carmine’s students, Guy Garonia. Guy’s bass player ended buying one of Tim Bogart’s bass cabinets. I remember it had Cactus stenciled on the back of it. It had four 15” speakers in it plus it wasn’t very deep and was a closed cabinet…real heavy too. It had a lot of midrange. Guy was filling in for our drummer one night when Billy Joel came in. I grew up in Highland Falls where Billy lived when he wrote the songs for the Turnstiles album. Some may remember the song Summer Highland Falls. Guy ended up being killed in a motorcycle accident several years later. He used to race cafe motorcycles. Carmine was one of his heroes. I guess they really hit it off. Guy had the complete Carmine setup. Every time I hear Carmine doing an interview I think of Guy.
Both have a Golden Heart - love their engagement for charities, because lots of musicians really have a tough time during this post-pandemic area --.--'---(@
What a legendary drummer! He's to drummers what Leyland Sklar is to bass! You should both get together and do a course for musicians and their finances! lol I learned alot just listening to Carmine. I'd tell you Joe to listen to his investment ideas but, you already have I think. The guitars and amps you've bought over the years in my opinion are a excellent investment. To me they are worth more than gold and irreplaceable!
Carmine looks great, even though he's got the covid, he still sounds good, he has fared much better than many others, he must take good care of himself. Thanks Joe for doing these
It was a huge hit #1 the previous year - 1966 by The Supremes. The Fudge version even the radio edit wasn’t AM radio friendly as a single so it didn’t chart that high
Saw BBA back in '73(?) Jeff was playing through Sunn amps and they were "non-functional." Jeff got so mad he took the head and smashed it on the floor. 90% of the show was Tim and Carmine playing the BBA catalog without Jeff. Vanilla Fudge was very radical when the first came out. Nobody was doing anything like that at the time.
My theory is , that when Appice twirl's his sticks, that he does it TO KEEP PERFECT TIME- He has a metrognome ?>, in his fingers , For our benefit, it is just fun to watch. THat VF episode live on Ed Sullivan is on the all time list for JUST UNBELIEVABLE - Purity
Back in the day record companies and producers were looking for different sounds and songs. Today it is hard to get a deal unless you sound like one of the last top ten bands. Record shot themselves in the foot. By trying to make their money their money now. And let the next guy deal with the fallout.
Hey Joe. You know, I’m starting to be of the impression that gear might be overrated. I have nice gear, but sometimes it works against what I’m trying to convey. So the other day I tried out for this zydeco/reggae project. I know that for the most part the guitar is just clean with a little bit of dirt for a riff or lead. So I showed up to this audition with a cheap 200 dollar Chinese arch top. I ask about an amp and he points to a Fender 15r practice amp. I put the amp on the dirty channel. I think the gain was on 1 or 2. (Volume was loud enough to keep pace w group). Mids to 8. Bass to 4. Treble was at 1 or 2. Then on the guitar I rolled back both volume pots and the tone pot on the bridge and lo and behold the rig sounded well enough to play. I got the gig. Now the question coming off of this: Did it help to sell my case by playing cheap gear? Hey I like nice gear too, but I understand that someone who can just show up with a guitar and plug into whatever is available is a skill unto itself that is too often lost on the younger generations that are reliant upon effects and loopers to achieve their sound. Thanks for reading
I hope Carmine has recovered completely by now! 🙏🏻 He sounded very hoarse the whole time. I could listen to you two forever. 😉 That was once again very interesting! ❤️ BTW, now everyone could probably know... about the mysterious, unexpected additional income 😂😂😂 You really are a wonderful joker. 😘😁😂 I thought earlier that most of all music lovers probably wouldn't have been clear about it for decades, maybe still not consciously recognize the creative, musical wealth in which they lived like in the years between 1965 and 1990. Woodstock alone was already a musical explosion on multiple occasions. 🤯 Maybe this is why Pop songs monotony on the radio has become so boring to me that I even switched the station back to good old rock. I was really "spoiled" by musical variety from 1970 to around 2000. ❤️😁😉 Luckily there are you good guys... 😘❤️ and hopefully the good, creative variety will never get completely lost 🙏🏻😘❤️
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Best interview ever. Love Carmine and have followed him for decades!
Incredible stories by Carmine. Sucha legend! Great one, Joe! Woow
Joe the reason I started following you was Bogert and Appice who you played with many years ago. I have been following the Vanilla Fudge since 1968 and saw them multiple times at the Fillmore East, the Infamous Singer Bowl show and even their last show at the Action House. And the Palladium when the James Gang opened up for the final show of the Fudge. The Vanilla Fudge had the best harmonies and vocals 4 some ever. Yes I was at the Singer Bowl and Ten Years after Alvin Lee in my opinion took the show. The Vanilla Fudge is the most unappreciated band and deserves to be in the Rock Hall of Fame. Cactus, was a great hard rock band. Bogert and Appice as you know is there ever a better rhythm section in rock. Yes I saw BBA at the Felt forum. Outrageous.
Carmine is an amazing guy. Cactus is one of my favorite bands ever. Great interview.
I love Joe's interviews. Can't wait to chat!
They are a wonderful source of learning new things,
About music and the people who make music! ❤.¸¸.☆
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M.Lou,Nice to see your name popping up here again
As a teenager, listening to the first Vanilla Fudge album in the record store in late 1967 changed my life - I bought it on the spot obviously.
This took me away from simple 1960s pop music, and I moved forward into heavier album based music (including everything the Fudge ever did). And this eventually lead to the blues - and in particular the guitar based blues bands - John Mayall, Paul Butterfield, etc. And now I’m in my 70s I’m right into Joe Bonamassa, who I consider to be the best in the business these days,
Appice / Bonamassa W l'Italia 🇮🇹
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I love these veterans.. They rubbed brains with all my favorites.. Funny thing is I “know” these bands and singers CA mentioned.. JB is a good interviewer.. He speaks their lingo and is also a talent beyond his years.. Thanx👍😎
Wow…..the title “Legend” is thrown around so much these days but Carmine is the real deal….most of the other Legends he so casually mentioned in just a few of what I’m sure are thousands of stories, are long gone. Thankfully he’s still here to share his greatness with the world.
Really interesting conversation. I knew Appice had played with many of my favorite musicians, but I didn't know much about him. I hope that Appice and Bonamassa collaboration happens.
What a legend. Great interview!!!
Just loved this interview. Saw BBA many years ago. Fascinating hearing about the early days of music and Carmine's impressions of those days. Nerdville is so interesting. Don't stop doing these, Joe. Thanks to both of you for a very entertaining interview.
Thanks Joe. You and Carmine are the real deal.
I missed thise interviews so much! I am looking forward to it !!!!!!!!!!!
Me too!
So do I ladies!
@@CARNELIANTURQUOISE hey, Dana! We haven't meet such a long time, glad to see You!💐🌺🌷
"Break Song"!!!! Fudge Lives On!!
A true pioneer hear...awesome information ...Ty Joeseph for this
This was great! Big thanks to both of you.
Great interview
Best hour of television
Привет, Джо! Спасибо за творчество, желаем тебе здоровья! Из России с любовью!!
Amazing interview, learned so much, thanks a ton!
I was good friends with one of Carmine’s students, Guy Garonia. Guy’s bass player ended buying one of Tim Bogart’s bass cabinets. I remember it had Cactus stenciled on the back of it. It had four 15” speakers in it plus it wasn’t very deep and was a closed cabinet…real heavy too. It had a lot of midrange.
Guy was filling in for our drummer one night when Billy Joel came in. I grew up in Highland Falls where Billy lived when he wrote the songs for the Turnstiles album. Some may remember the song Summer Highland Falls. Guy ended up being killed in a motorcycle accident several years later. He used to race cafe motorcycles. Carmine was one of his heroes. I guess they really hit it off. Guy had the complete Carmine setup. Every time I hear Carmine doing an interview I think of Guy.
Great interview. Thanks! 🙋🏻♂️
Awe Rod Stewart I love him and seen him in concert woot woot
Guitar is neat!
I Love Vanilla fudge! Such a good group!
The drummer was also in an incredible band Cactus, combo of Texas/Chicago blues rock shredders, definitely hard rock
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41:00 Was he talking about Univox tape echoes? I have an EC-100 that does sounds on sound. Uses an old tape cartridge.
I saw Vanilla Fudge in 1969 at Fordham University in the Bronx.
Then saw him with BBA and their amazing version of Superstition! Wow!
Both have a Golden Heart - love their engagement for charities, because lots of musicians really have a tough time during this post-pandemic area --.--'---(@
thanks guys 😎✌️
Carmine is one of my favourite drummers.
great interview 😎
What a legendary drummer! He's to drummers what Leyland Sklar is to bass! You should both get together and do a course for musicians and their finances! lol I learned alot just listening to Carmine. I'd tell you Joe to listen to his investment ideas but, you already have I think. The guitars and amps you've bought over the years in my opinion are a excellent investment. To me they are worth more than gold and irreplaceable!
Хорошая погода .
Carmine looks great, even though he's got the covid, he still sounds good, he has fared much better than many others, he must take good care of himself. Thanks Joe for doing these
"Keep Me Hangin' On" should have been a huge hit, that's a killer tune
It was a huge hit #1 the previous year - 1966 by The Supremes. The Fudge version even the radio edit wasn’t AM radio friendly as a single so it didn’t chart that high
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You’re about 20 hours early man. Maybe check back later.
Saw BBA back in '73(?) Jeff was playing through Sunn amps and they were "non-functional." Jeff got so mad he took the head and smashed it on the floor. 90% of the show was Tim and Carmine playing the BBA catalog without Jeff.
Vanilla Fudge was very radical when the first came out. Nobody was doing anything like that at the time.
Carmine is playing with Fernando Perdomo? Have to look for that. Fern's a cool musician; I've seen him with Dave Kerzner and his own Out To Sea band.
A Fluance RT-85 turntable is a belt drive that has an speed selector. No need to move, adjust or play with the belt.
My theory is , that when Appice twirl's his sticks, that he does it TO KEEP PERFECT TIME- He has a metrognome ?>, in his fingers , For our benefit, it is just fun to watch. THat VF episode live on Ed Sullivan is on the all time list for JUST UNBELIEVABLE - Purity
How do those gold records stay on the wall??
Back in the day record companies and producers were looking for different sounds and songs. Today it is hard to get a deal unless you sound like one of the last top ten bands. Record shot themselves in the foot. By trying to make their money their money now. And let the next guy deal with the fallout.
Hey Joe. You know, I’m starting to be of the impression that gear might be overrated. I have nice gear, but sometimes it works against what I’m trying to convey.
So the other day I tried out for this zydeco/reggae project. I know that for the most part the guitar is just clean with a little bit of dirt for a riff or lead.
So I showed up to this audition with a cheap 200 dollar Chinese arch top. I ask about an amp and he points to a Fender 15r practice amp.
I put the amp on the dirty channel. I think the gain was on 1 or 2. (Volume was loud enough to keep pace w group). Mids to 8. Bass to 4. Treble was at 1 or 2. Then on the guitar I rolled back both volume pots and the tone pot on the bridge and lo and behold the rig sounded well enough to play.
I got the gig. Now the question coming off of this: Did it help to sell my case by playing cheap gear? Hey I like nice gear too, but I understand that someone who can just show up with a guitar and plug into whatever is available is a skill unto itself that is too often lost on the younger generations that are reliant upon effects and loopers to achieve their sound. Thanks for reading
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Belt drive turntables have less vibrration than direct motor drive.
I got to go
I hope Carmine has recovered completely by now! 🙏🏻 He sounded very hoarse the whole time. I could listen to you two forever. 😉 That was once again very interesting! ❤️ BTW, now everyone could probably know... about the mysterious, unexpected additional income 😂😂😂 You really are a wonderful joker. 😘😁😂 I thought earlier that most of all music lovers probably wouldn't have been clear about it for decades, maybe still not consciously recognize the creative, musical wealth in which they lived like in the years between 1965 and 1990. Woodstock alone was already a musical explosion on multiple occasions. 🤯 Maybe this is why Pop songs monotony on the radio has become so boring to me that I even switched the station back to good old rock. I was really "spoiled" by musical variety from 1970 to around 2000. ❤️😁😉 Luckily there are you good guys... 😘❤️ and hopefully the good, creative variety will never get completely lost 🙏🏻😘❤️
@Joe Bonamassa you took the wrong profile photo... 😉
Ps forget to say you and your wife feel better
hahaha Colds are not "covid"
Now bogert is gone a b.b.a. reunion is not possible thats a shame.
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Хорошая идея. .