Vinny Appice, has anchored the rhythm and power live and in the studio for the music of DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN AND HELL, WWIII, AXIS, RICK DERRINGER, JOHN LENNON and more. He has recorded and co-written songs on over 25 albums and CDs including many multi-platinum records. Touring the world for 2 decades resulted in selling millions of records!
Vinny's drumming can also be heard on numerous movie soundtracks including "Wayne's World 2, Heavy Metal, Iron Eagle and Bedazzled." Vinny, the author of drum instruction book "Rock Steady" and DVD "Hard Rock Drumming Techniques" has performed incredible powerhouse drum clinics around the globe also. Numerous books have been written about Black Sabbath and Dio with the authors always mentioning Vinny's unique powerful drumming style!
Mr. Appice, the first time I saw you I was just 18 years old, I'm 42 now, or, since I play double bass, 21 in each leg. I have always admired your playing. Oh, I play dw too, and if you are in need of a drum tech, I am your man!
Hello Vinny, just wanted to say have a rock weekend and I loved the Heaven & Hell DVD. I'm looking forward to the new stuff you guys have coming up. I am stunned to discover that you had the chance to work with the great John Lennon. You and Frankie B are my favorite drummers.
I saw you in Albqu.nm and just have to say that heaven and hell blew me away that drum solo was fuckin awsome!!! I wish I could buy That one on video , there for a minute i could have sworne that I was trippin on acid! keep up the good work!!!!
