Drumming News :
Hudson Music is thrilled to announce the release of Classic Realistic Rock by Carmine Appice, a new and updated edition of the definitive book about rock drumming. Hudson Music is now the exclusive distributor of both physical and digital editions of the book, which has inspired and educated thousands of drummers since its original publication in 1972.
Voted as one of Modern Drummer’s Top 25 Drum Books of All Time, Realistic Rock is a timeless classic that is the standard for learning useful, real-world rock drumming. As the first rock drummer to write about this style, Carmine crafted concepts which have taught drummers to rock for five decades and counting. In writing the book, Carmine worked to include only relevant examples, avoiding endless variations on one theme, and created a focused curriculum that has stood the test of time.
The book has been restored to its classic look but also modernized. Streaming/downloadable audio files and additional bonus material, including new fills from Carmine’s Replacements book, have been added to the package to make it more effective and fun than ever. All of the audio has been reorganized with new icons and updates to the text, making the package more organized and easier to use than ever before.
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PRAISE FOR REALISTIC ROCK:
“Realis4c Rock was one of the few books I went through from start to finish and was very useful in my early days of developing independence and ideas for beats to play. It also helped the reading side of things and was fun at the same time. I highly recommend it for the developing drummer!”
– Dave Weckl
“Carmine’s Realis4c Rock drum book was way ahead of its time. It was relevant when it came out in 1972 and is still relevant today, 50 years later. His book legitimized rock drumming and has influenced so many drummers all over the world, including John Bonham. I think Carmine’s Realis4c Rock is the greatest rock drumming book ever written.”
– Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp, John Fogerty, sessions)
“OWN APPICE OF THE ROCK! I bought my first copy when I was just a kid, and I’m sLll gefng great returns on my investment!”
– Gregg Bissonette
“When Deep Purple were being formed, back in 1968, Vanilla Fudge’s reimagination of songs from other artists made a huge impact on me. From my very first hearing of ‘Keep Me Hangin’ On,’ as a drummer, I was hooked. Carmine’s sound, aggression, feel and most of all musicality made me realize I had a lot to learn. Later, Carmine became a close and valued friend, and I still value all the things he unknowingly showed me.”
– Ian Paice (Deep Purple)
“Carmine’s book is one of the few releases in the drumming world that has built a legacy and became a classic over four decades. There are versions for children up to advanced levels. It teaches you important and fundamental essentials. It’s my pleasure to be included in this edition of the classic book. Thank you, Carmine!”
– Marco Minnemann
Carmine Appice has performed with rock legends including Rod Stewart, Ozzy Osbourne, Jeff Beck, Cactus, Blue Murder, King Kobra, and countless others. He has been inducted into the Hollywood Rock Walk of Fame, received Modern Drummer’s Editor’s Achievement Award, earned the L.A. Music Awards Lifetime Achievement Award, and has been award the World’s Best Rock Drummer by Sabian Cymbals.
