As drummer for Vanilla Fudge, Carmine Appice set the grooves for the groundbreaking band's 1967 psychedelic debut. Post-Fudge, Bogert and Appice formed Cactus (seen as an influence on King's X and Van Halen). PostCactus, the rhythm section found Grammy-winning Guitar Hero Jeff Beck to form the first supergroup: Beck, Bogert & Appice (BBA). One of the premier showmen in rock, Appice became known worldwide for his astonishing live performances, in addition to becoming a highly soughtafter session drummer, recording with countless artists throughout his career. In '76, he joined the Rod Stewart Band, touring, recording and writing two of Stewart's biggest hits, Do Ya Think I'm Sexy and Young Turks . He would go on to form King Kobra, tour with Ozzy Osbourne and Blue Murder with John Sykes (Whitesnake) and Tony Franklin (The Firm). Guitar Zeus 25th Anniversary Box Set is a massive collecton of 4 LP's, 3 CD's and Full Color Booklet with never seen before photos and interviews conducted