Vanilla Fudge is an American rock band known predominantly for their psychedelic renditions of popular songs. The band's original lineupâvocalist organist Mark Stein, bassist vocalist Tim Bogert, lead guitarist vocalist Vince Martell, and drummer vocalist Carmine Appiceârecorded five albums during the years 1966â69, before disbanding in 1970. The band has reunited in various configurations over the years, and is currently operating with three of the four original members, Mark Stein, Vince Martell, and Carmine Appice with Pete Bremy on bass for Tim Bogert who has retired from touring. The band has been cited as "one of the few American links between psychedelia and what soon became heavy metal."