Bassist Terence “Geezer” Butler, guitarist Tony Iommi, lead singer Ozzy Osbourne, and drummer Bill Ward were all between the ...

Round Hill Music acquired the publishing catalogs of songwriters Terry Shaddick (Olivia Newton-John’s “Physical”), Linus Eklöw (Icona Pop’s “I Love It”) and Carmine Appice (Rod ...

The Drum Tower in Fengyang County, which dates to the 14th century, is one of many historical sites that have been renovated as cultural tourism has boomed.

Appice said he became friends with Zeppelin drummer John Bonham and even helped him get a drum endorsement deal. He noted that Bonham’s maple-colored drum kit featured in the film was “a ...

Initially Carmine Appice played drums on the early sessions, but he was fired after he insisted on having his name appear prominently alongside Beck’s on the album cover.

“Sharing the stage with Henry Paul (Blackhawk/Outlaws), Artimus Pyle (Lynyrd Skynyrd) and Carmine Appice; recording with Bo Bice. Sitting on the bus with these guys (our musical heroes) and ...

The band broke up shortly after, and Sykes went on to form the hard rock supergroup Blue Murder, with Tony Franklin and Carmine Appice. He later recorded five solo albums.

Meanwhile, drummer Carmine Appice, who played alongside Sykes in Blue Murder, said on Facebook that, “John’s playing, writing and singing were amazing… I loved him like a brother.” ...

British guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work with rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died at the age of 65.

British guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work with rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died aged 65 “after a hard fought battle with cancer,” according to a statement on his website.