This 35th anniversary special edition of Realistic Rock, voted one of the top 25 drum books of all time by Modern Drummer magazine, brings you the material from its first edition printing in 1972, complete with original cover art and photos. Also included is an enhanced CD with audio instruction by Carmine himself, a video rockumentary chronicling Carmine's celebrated career in the music business, plus bonus footage of Carmine's band Cactus playing a 2006 reunion show in New York City. As an added feature, the rockumentary and bonus performance footage can be transferred to your iPod. This kit is a must-have for any devotee of the book, any admirer of Carmine Appice, or any aspiring drummer with a need to ROCK.