Carmine Appice

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Happy Birthday today (Dec. 15) to drummer Carmine Appice. He’s 71. Also celebrating is guitarist Clint Lowery of Sevendust (46), bassist Paul Simonon of the Clash (62) and former Stryper bassist Tim Gaines (55).

Q103 had a chance to speak with legendary rock drummer Carmine Appice. Talked about his new cd Appice Sinister with brother Vinny Appice, plus Rod Stewart, bloody noses, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and much more.

Get news on a Kurt Cobain art exhibit, Sublime's new documentary, Biffy Clyro tour dates, Appice and Autograph albums and an Internal Bleeding lineup change.

Happy Birthday today (Dec. 15) to drummer Carmine Appice. He’s 70. Also celebrating is guitarist Clint Lowery of Sevendust (45), bassist Paul Simonon of the Clash (61) and Stryper bassist Tim Gaines (54).