Vanilla Fudge is an American rock band from New York City, formed in 1966 and originally active until 1970, during which time they released five albums. They became known for their heavy, hard‑rock reinterpretations of contemporary pop songs — most notably their 1968 hit cover of “You Keep Me Hangin’ On,” originally recorded by The Supremes. After occasional reunions in the 1980s and early 1990s, the band reformed full‑time in 1999. The group’s foundational lineup remained consistent from 1967 to 1970, consisting of vocalist/organist Mark Stein, bassist/vocalist Tim Bogert, guitarist/vocalist Vince Martell, and drummer/vocalist Carmine Appice. Bogert retired from live performance in 2010, after which Pete Bremy joined on bass. Bogert died from cancer in 2021. “The Fudge,” as the members call the band, with Stein, Martell, Appice and Bremy, have scheduled a concert for October 2026. Vanilla Fudge has been cited as “one of the few American links between psychedelia and what soon became heavy metal” and as a proto‑prog band. Mark Stein and Tim Bogert had previously played in a local band called Rick Martin & the Showmen. Inspired by the swinging, organ‑driven sound of The Rascals, they decided to form their own band in 1965 with guitarist Vince Martell and drummer Mark Dolfen (from Rick Martin’s group). Dolfen was soon replaced by Joey Brennan.
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Whiter Shade of Pale
Keep Me Hangin On
Do Ya Think I’m Sexy?
Babe I’m Gonna Leave You
All My Love
The Beat Goes On
The Letter
I Heard It Through the Grapevine
Ramble On
I’m A Believer
Bang Bang
Tearin’ Up My Heart
Eleanor Rigby
Ticket To Ride
Moonlight Sonata
The Windmills Of Your Mind
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