Vanilla Fudge’s Mark Stein on his encounters with Tommy Bolin, Jimi Hendrix: ‘It was a magical time’

Mark Stein, who has a new solo album, "There's a Light," spoke about his encounters with Tommy Bolin, Alice Cooper, Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin and others.

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Over the years, Stein has worked extensively with legendary artists such as Alice Cooper, Dave Mason and late Deep Purple guitarist Tommy Bolin. He also made guest appearances with Deep Purple, Carl Palmer and the Steve Miller Band, among others. 

Fast-forward to today, and Stein is hoping to make a difference through song. His new single, "Let’s Pray for Peace," featured on his first solo album, "There’s a Light," aims to shine a spotlight on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.