June 4, 2013 – Electra Star Management announced a signing of the world renowned drummer Carmine Appice to a management deal. One of the premier showmen in rock, Appice became known worldwide for his astonishing live performances, in addition to becoming a highly sought-after session drummer, recording with countless artists throughout his career. In ’76, he joined Rod Stewart’s band, touring, recording and writing two of Stewart’s biggest hits, “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy” and “Young Turks.” He left Stewart to record his first solo album “Rockers” and tour Japan and North America with an allstar band. In the early ‘80s, he toured with OZZY Osborne, Ted Nugent. In the mid ‘80s, he formed King Kobra for two Capitol albums and international touring and in the late 80s, Carmine played on a Pink Floyd record “Momentary Lapse of Reason” and formed Blue Murder with Whitesnake’s John Sykes and The Firm’s Tony Franklin. In the early ‘90s, he pounded away soul-style for The Edgar Winter Group.
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