Why Carmine Appice Refuses to Let Spotify Profit Off His Legacy

The legendary Carmine Appice isn’t just a drummer; he’s the architect of the heavy rock sound. In this raw session, Carmine pulls back the curtain on the industry’s biggest scam and explains why he flat-out refuses to support the streaming giants that are bleeding artists dry. From recording a masterpiece in his backyard studio to the “secret” process behind the new Temple of Blues 2 album, this is a masterclass in musical survival. Discover why he thinks today’s “mask-wearing” YouTube drummers are missing the point entirely.

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