We did our drug thing early on and then got out of it. It has been a great rock and roll life,’ added Martell. This outlook I have is what keeps me humble. If everybody tried to make it wonderful, it could be a wonderful world. There’s enough food to eat, there are enough things to go around. ‘We’re passing through, trying to make it a better place before we get out of it. ‘I’m into the Lord, and I try to look at the fact that we’re here for a short time,’ Martell said. With too many of the bands’ peers falling victim to the rock and roll lifestyle, lead guitarist Vinny Martell is an inspiration, having learned early on that longevity on stage and off requires a commitment and discipline that few artists have been able to maintain. ![]() ![]() In 2011, more than 40 years since their formation, the Vanilla Fudge, featuring Mark Stein, Vince Martell and Carmine Appice, bid farewell to long-time fans by playing their final concert tour. Members of the band went on to pursue individual musical interests and would reunite sporadically for Vanilla Fudge concerts.īest known for their trippy rendition of the classic Supremes’ song ‘You Keep Me Hangin’ On,’ the Vanilla Fudge shared the stage with some of classic rock’s legendary acts, including The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones. Five albums were recorded by the group from 1967 through 1969 (namely “Vanilla Fudge,” “The Beat Goes On,” “Renaissance,” “Near the Beginning” and “Rock & Roll”) before they disbanded in 1970. ![]() The band featured Mark Stein (organ), Tim Bogert (bass), Vince Martell (lead guitar) and Carmine Appice (drums). Revered as one of the ’60’s psychedelic groups that gave birth to what would later become heavy metal, the Vanilla Fudge enjoyed a highly successful but all too brief career.
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