The Band That Slowed Down Rock
Their haunting rendition of You Keep Me Hangin’ On set them apart as early innovators of heavy rock.
Vanilla Fudge, an American rock band formed in 1966, is best known for their heavy, psychedelic reinterpretations of popular songs, particularly their slow, dramatic version of The Supremes' You Keep Me Hangin’ On.
Featuring Mark Stein (vocals, keyboards), Vince Martell (guitar), Tim Bogert (bass), and Carmine Appice (drums), the band helped bridge the gap between psychedelia and early hard rock, influencing later acts like Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin. Their self-titled debut album, released in 1967, showcased their signature style of extended, symphonic arrangements infused with organ-driven intensity.
Though their initial run lasted only until 1970, Vanilla Fudge’s legacy endures, with reunions and continued recognition for their pioneering role in progressive and heavy rock music.
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The classic lineup of Vanilla Fudge consisted of:
Mark Stein – Lead vocals, keyboards
Vince Martell – Guitar, backing vocals
Tim Bogert – Bass, backing vocals
Carmine Appice – Drums, backing vocals
These four musicians formed the core of the band, creating their signature heavy, psychedelic sound.
After Vanilla Fudge disbanded, bassist Tim Bogert and drummer Carmine Appice joined guitarist Jeff Beck to form the power trio Beck, Bogert & Appice in the early 1970s. Listen to Beck Bogert and Appice Uninterrupted
Vanilla Fudge performed at the Sweden Rock Festival on June 9, 2016, with original members Mark Stein (keyboards, vocals), Vince Martell (guitar, vocals), and Carmine Appice (drums, vocals) joined by bassist Pete Bremy. Watch Full Concert