Vinny Appice joins Brian on The Double Stop Podcast to talk about his life and career. From playing drums for John Lennon on his final gig, to recording/touring with Black Sabbath, Dio and Last in Line. Plus some unexpected turns like shopping at Home Depot with Ronnie James Dio, and his experience as a computer geek. This episode covers it all.
Ep. 110: Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Dio, Last In Line)
Ep. 108: Adam Hamilton (Producer: LA Guns, William Shatner)
Adam Hamilton joins us to discuss his life and career. From being discovered (and partying with) CC DeVille, to opening for the Counting Crows, his work producing and playing with LA Guns, producing William Shatner and a prolific career writing music for film and TV, Adam fills us in on his career to date.
Ep. 94: Mick Brown (Dokken, Lynch Mob, Ted Nugent)
‘Wild’ Mick Brown joins us to discuss his life and career. From his early days with The Boyz and Exciter, to success with Dokken and Lynch Mob, Mick shares his story (and all the mistakes made!). He also discusses the possible reunion with Dokken, his status with the Ted Nugent Band, and goes into detail on his new project – Wild Mick’s Bourbon Ballet.
Ep. 79: Chris Moore (George Lynch, Craig Goldy, Cry Wolf)
Chris Moore (George Lynch, Graig Goldy, Cry Wolf, 208 Talks of Angels) discusses his life and career. From His early days and bands, to quitting the music business in his 20’s, only to have the spark return in his 40’s and return to music full time. We learn about his involvement with Cry Wolf and 208 Talks of Angels, his new drumming book/DVD and the formation of his two new bands – one with George Lynch (formerly named The Infidels), and one with Craig Goldy (formerly named Endangered Species).
Ep. 78: Phil Varone (Saigon Kick, Skid Row)
Phil Varone discusses his life and career, from his early days and the history or Saigon Kick, the side effects of their hit “Love Is On The Way”, his issues with Saigon Kick’s management, and their breakup. Plus he discusses his 90’s band with Rachel Bolan, Prunella Scales, and his time in Skid Row. We also cover his other endeavors such as stand-up comedy, writing and the adult film business (and why he left). He talks about his regrets over the documentary “Wake Up Dead”, the new book he’s writing on an undisclosed comedian, and his newly announced return to music.
Ep. 64: Jonathan Mover (GTR, Joe Satriani, Fuel, Saigon Kick)
Jonathan Mover (GTR, Joe Satriani, Fuel, Saigon Kick) discusses his life and career. From his training a first bands to his work with GTR, Joe Satriani, Aretha Franklin, Fuel and Matt Kramer. He also covers how he started playing with Saigon Kick and also discusses his magazine – Drumhead Magazine.
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Ep. 58: Ken Mary (House of Lords, Alice Cooper, Kip Winger)
Ken Mary (House of Lords, Alice Cooper, Impellitteri, Kip Winger) walks us through his career, starting with his early days, his first band (Fifth Angel), his time with Alice Cooper in the 80’s, recording early demos with Kip Winger and Paul Taylor, the formation of House of Lords (and why he left after the Sahara tour), his first solo project – Soul Shock Remedy and the House of Lords reunion album The Power and the Myth. He also reveals the terrible back pain that prevented him from playing drums for most of the last 15 years, and how he was able to recover and commence drumming again.
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Ep. 54: Carmine Appice (King Cobra, Blue Murder, Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, Rated X)
Carmine Appice walks us through his entire career – from early days learning drums (and helping his brother Vinnie) to early success with Vanilla Fudge and Cactus. He also covers working with Jeff Beck, Rod Stewart and Ozzy Osbourne. We also take a look at his 80/90’s bands King Cobra, Blue Murder (and clears up the details of his involvement with the 2nd album Nothin’ But Trouble) and supergroup Mothers Army. Busier than ever, Carmine also gives details on Drum Wars, Rated X and the new Vanilla Fudge cd. He also reveals that he wants Dave Grohl to produce a new Drum Wars cd and that he’s currently about to mix a new Cactus album.
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Ep. 38: Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp, John Fogerty)
Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp, John Fogerty, pretty much everyone else…) talks about his path as a drummer, and how he learned to play. He talks about the 17 years (and 10 albums) he spent playing in the John Mellencamp band, how he became one of the most sought after session drummers and covers working with such bands as Chickenfoot, Heaven & Earth, John Fogerty, The Smashing Pumpkins and more.
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Find more about Kenny at: Kenny Aronoff Official
Ep. 28: Jeff Martin (Racer X, Badlands, Solo)
This week, Jeff Martin (Racer X, Badlands, Solo) talks about his life and career. He discusses his early days, the formation of Racer X, his times in Badlands (and how things were during the breakup with Ray Gillen), as well as his frustrations with the non-activity of Racer X and the difficulties caused by his solo album – The Fool. He also shares details of his friendship with Rob Halford (Judas Priest), and what went on behind the scenes when he sang backup vocals on “Turbo”.
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