When Tim Bogert was forced into retirement after a serious motorcycle accident, Pete Bremy jumped in both in Cactus and Vanilla Fudge. It would not be until 2006, three decades after the tragic death of Rusty Day, that the group reformed with Pratt and Kunes. Initially a member of the 1960s progressive psych-rock band Vanilla Fudge, Appice formed the proto-metal outfit Cactus and gained fame in the power trio Beck, Bogert & Appice. While Cactus saw success from the start and soon built a loyal fan base, by early 1973, the band had collapsed mainly due to lack of real support from its label, and the fact that Beck was now ready play with Carmine and Tim. One of the leading rock drummers of his generation, Carmine Appice possesses a dynamic, technically adroit style that helped bridge the gap between hard rock and heavy metal. Together, the four musicians formed Cactus, named after the peyote cactus, which provided a key ingredient in mind-altering drugs. (Appice and Bogert had originally planned a new band with Jeff Beckwhich was put off until 1973, because of Beck’s near-fatal car crash in 1969.) Jim McCartyhad come from Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels and was playing with The Buddy Miles Express. Tim and Carmine also found vocalist Day in The Amboy Dukes with Ted Nugent. Formed in 1970 from the ashes of Vanilla Fudge by Carmine Appice and Tim Bogert, the initial lineup also featured McCarty and vocalist Rusty Day.
Tightrope will also give longtime Cactus fans a reason to cheer as it includes special guest appearances from original Cactus guitarist Jim McCarty and singer Phil Naro.ġ0. Suite 1 & 2: Everlong, All The Madmenĭana’s note: If you are having trouble viewing, hit refreshĬactus has had a long and turbulent history. Original Cactus lead singer Rusty Day passed in 1982, but the core trio of bassist Tim Bogert, drummer Carmine Appice, and guitarist Jim McCarty recruited singer Jimmy Kunes and let fly with this hourlong set of forceful, sweaty blues-rock. From playing to production and songs, we really took a step up.” They are joined by new lead guitarist/vocalist Paul Warren (ex-Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Joe Cocker) and James Caputo on bass. Features Carmine Appice, Tim Bogert and Jim McCarty reunited with Jimmy Kunes on vocals. This DVD features killer Cactus performance footage recorded in various cities throughout the bands 2006 07 tour. With Carmine Appice, Tim Bogert, Jimmy Kunes, Jim McCarty. Still led by Appice alongside longtime members Jimmy Kunes on vocals and Randy Pratt on harmonica, Tightrope is, according to Appice, “one of the best Cactus albums we’ve ever done. Cactus Live: Loud and Proud: Directed by Carmine Appice, Michael Angelo Garcia. Now the band has returned with a smashing new album called Tightrope that strikes a delicate balance between powerful, driving rockers and more complex, heady album tracks. I love it!!!”Ĭactus came to be known as “the American Led Zeppelin,” a moniker they owned by virtue of their explosive blues rock stylings, subdued yet undeniably brilliant musicianship, not to mention their energetic and vivacious stage presence which made them a staple of arena rock venues around the globe. Cool melodies on top make this is a great classic heavy blues rock track. Somebody pointed out to me that his book. I didnt title my book The Heroin Diaries.
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The drum and bass groove plus the cool guitar riff rock. Carmine: 'Im not playing arenas and Im not worth a hundred million dollars, but Ive had a great career.
(April 5th) The band filmed a slick performance video for the title track, which offers one of the album’s most killer and memorably groovy hooks (see it below).įounding member and drum legend Carmine Appice had this to say about the song: “ Tightrope is one of my favorite songs from the album. Rollins, Jr.’70s classic rock legends Cactus have released their new album, Tightrope, on all formats today. " You Can't Judge a Book by the Cover" ( Willie Dixon) – 6:30." Parchman Farm" ( Mose Allison) – 3:06 Carmine Appice discography and songs: Music profile for Carmine Appice, born 15 December 1946.Track listing Īll titles written and arranged by Appice, Bogert, Day and McCarty, except where noted. The track "Let Me Swim" loosely inspired the 1978 guitar solo " Eruption" composed by Eddie Van Halen. The eight tracks consist of six original songs written by the band, plus covers of Mose Allison's version of blues standard " Parchman Farm", and Willie Dixon's " You Can't Judge a Book by the Cover". Cactus is the debut studio album by American hard rock band Cactus, released on July 1, 1970, by Atco Records.
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