Vanilla Fudge, the band, has been cited as “one of the few American links between psychedelia and what soon became heavy metal.” The band is known to have influenced The Nice, Deep Purple, Yes, Styx, and Led Zeppelin.
Vanilla Fudge, their first album, was released in the summer of 1967, and certified RIAA Gold on 7/23/68. It was their most successful album peaking at #6 on Billboard, and included their hit single You Keep Me Hangin On – video. Here it’s honored with an RIAA White Matte (the RIAA format from 1964-1975) presented to band member Carmine Appice…
Presented to band member (drummer and vocalist) Carmine Appice…
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