More than 100 million Rod Stewart albums have been sold worldwide, and this show makes you feel like you are inside one of them. Rob Caudill walks out in a leopard print jacket, spiky hair, and that signature grin, and suddenly it feels like the 70s and 80s all over again. Then Carmine Appice and Katja Rieckermann step in, not as imitators but as the real deal, turning Tonight’s the Night into a time machine.
What makes it hit so hard is the chemistry. Rob moves like Rod, but it is the live band that seals it. Carmine’s drumming punches through every chorus, Katja’s saxophone solos are smooth but fierce, and Rob belts the classics like he was born for them. It is not just a singalong. It is a rush of memories, sweat, and joy that reminds you why these songs still pack stadiums.
Tonight’s the Night video featuring Rob Caudill as Rod Stewart, Carmine Appice & Katja Rieckermann
Fans could not stop talking about it afterward. One said it was “as close as you can get without Rod himself.” Another wrote, “Carmine is still a monster on drums. Thank you for bringing back my youth.” The crowd erupts when “Maggie May” kicks in, proving that these songs still connect across generations.
Seeing Carmine behind the kit in this tribute makes you want to hear more of his story. He is not just a drummer playing covers. He was there when these hits were born. In his interview, Carmine shares how Rod personally asked him to join, taught him the showmanship that defined the band, and even gave him the new way to pronounce his last name. It turns the tribute from nostalgia into living history.
Carmine Appice: The Rod Stewart Years
Carmine’s stories bring you into the smoky backstage halls, the roaring stadiums, and the late night jam sessions that shaped Rod’s sound. He talks about the highs of those early tours and the tough decision to leave, all with a grin that shows no bitterness, just love for the music. Fans have called it “a masterclass in rock history” and they are right.
Rob Caudill, Carmine Appice, and Katja Rieckermann are not just performing. They are preserving Rod Stewart’s spirit. The energy, humor, and soulful grit that made Rod one of the best are alive every time they play. Follow Rod Stewart on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. His music is still the perfect soundtrack for heartbreak, late night dancing, and big moments that need a little swagger.