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'The Eric Carr Story' is the first-ever book to tell the life story of Kiss drummer Eric Carr. Comprised of all-new interviews, the book also doubles as a study of 1980's era Kiss. You'll find insight into all of Kiss' albums that featured Carr (from producers Bob Ezrin, Michael James Jackson, and Ron Nevison), as well as those closest to him (sister Loretta Caravello, girlfriend Carrie Stevens, Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick), and music-related friends (Eddie Trunk, Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy, Anthrax's Charlie Benante). Also included is one of the last-ever interviews conducted with Kiss' original manager, Bill Aucoin, and for the first time ever, Kiss fans will be able to learn what the real story line to Kiss' controversial release '(Music From) The Elder' was all about (thanks to an explanation from Ezrin). Get ready to learn the true story about Eric's life, and a behind-the-scenes view of Kiss! Read more
Publisher : Independently published
Publication date : November 12, 2021
Language : English
Print length : 298 pages
ISBN-13 : 63
Item Weight : 1.14 pounds
Dimensions : 6 x 0.94 x 9 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #2,463,445 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #349 in Heavy Metal Musician Biographies #510 in Heavy Metal Music (Books)
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Format: Paperback
I've been a KISS fan since 1976, when I first discovered them at the age of 7. Like most kids at that age, I was immediately drawn to them because of the make-up and theatrics. I really started to appreciate their music more after Eric Carr joined the band, when I hit my teenage years. Eric stepped into what seemed to be an impossible situation, replacing a member of one of the most popular rock bands in history. He turned out to be a very important part of the band at a pivotal point in their career. He provided a spark and became the driving force of KISS as they headed into their second decade. More importantly, he did all of this with grace and humility, while forging a special bond to the fans. The book tells the story of Eric's 11 year career with KISS before his life was tragically cut short from cancer at the age of 41 in 1991. Quotes from the people closest to him give you an insider's look at not only his time with the band, but the man behind the rock star. Eric's talents didn't end with his proficiency as a drummer. His singing and writing ability were unfortunately only used sparingly in KISS. Although Eric was always grateful for his opportunity to be a part of KISS and for the love of the fans, the book addresses some of his artistic frustration with being a 'hired gun' for his years with the band. It also explores some of the insecurities he sadly felt, especially toward the end of his life. As a fan, I still miss his talents. Reading this book made me sad that I never had a chance to actually know him personally. From what everyone says, he was one of the nicest, sweetest and most genuine guys, a kind and generous soul. God bless you Eric...you'll always be loved and never be forgotten.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2012 by JasonDavisVoice
Format: Paperback
This Book is awesome. Eric has always been my favorite drummer from Kiss and I have read a lot about him in other KISS books but it was refreshing to get first hand experiences from some of the closest people in his life and read a book dedicated to him. Im glad Greg put this together. Eric was truly an amazing person and an awesome drummer. KISS was lucky to have him. A quick read and a MUST for all Eric fans! This book is written by about 40 people in Eric's close circle and less like a biography. I enjoyed this style but thought I wouldn't. I just had to keep flipping back to the front to see who each person was multiple times. Eddie Trunk rules! I love that guy. Color pics would have been great. Again highly recommended
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Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2013 by Ethan Harris
Format: Paperback
If you're looking for more insight into Eric Carr - this is for you. As a fan of KISS since 1976, though I don't like everything the band has done, I do like all eras. The one era that has provided the least amount of information is the 80's era which included Eric. I liked the approach taken by the author. Everything is laid out chronologically so it's easy to follow. KISS fans have always heard that Eric was the "salt of the earth" and there isn't anything in this book to disputes that (good for Eric). You will find very little "mudslinging". Just some nice stories told by those closest to him. The last couple of chapters can be a little tough or confusing because we all know how the story ends. I'm not going to defend Gene and Paul. I also will not bash them. Neither of them have really provided much in their books in regards to the last days of Eric's life so there still remains only one side of the story. As I said, if you're thirsty for more Eric Carr....here you go. Good read!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2015 by BEN MAYNARD
Format: Paperback
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Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2025 by DONALD D.
Format: Paperback
As a long time KISS fan, I found this book to be absolutely fascinating. I have read numerous books about KISS, but this is the only one I am aware of that so closely examines Eric Carr's time with the band. Additionally, the book offers detailed insight into what was going on behind the scenes in KISS during this period. Excellent comments from Bill Aucoin, Bruce Kulick, Carrie Stevens, Eddie Trunk, and many others made the book a very personal study of Eric's short life. I highly recommend this book to any KISS fan, or any music fan for that matter. This is a well researched, well written book that should not be missed. More than 20 years after the premature passing of Eric Carr, this book serves to document the life and times of Eric Carr during his tenure with KISS. The best $20 I have spent in a long time!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2012 by AdamMM
Format: Paperback
I'll admit it: the way that many people thirst for a full and comprehensive biography of Abraham Lincoln, I thirst for a full and comprehensive biography of Eric Carr. I'm sure that I'm not the only person who feels this way, and for that; Long Island journalist Greg Prato has written a biographical book on the Fox of KISS. His book, The Eric Carr Story, is very refreshing when compared to The Tale of the Fox (which was very sentimental and beautiful, but still lacked certain details of the Fox's life). However...there's still a lot of information that Prato's book, just as Jack Edward Sawyers' documentary, lacks. With all of this being said, below are the listed positives and negatives to Prato's The Eric Carr Story: POSITIVES: Interviewed by Prato are the people who knew Eric Carr the best: the Kulick brothers, Bob Ezrin, Bill Aucoin (this book contains one of the very last interviews Aucoin conducted before his death), Slaughter's Mark Slaughter and Blas Elias, Black N' Blue's Jaime St. James, Carr's girlfriend Carrie Stevens, and, among others, Carr's sister Loretta Caravello (for those of you who are wondering and/or don't know, Carr's real name was Paul Caravello). As the Kulick brothers (in what Prato calls his "history lessons" on KISS) expose many mistruths that have been confirmed elsewhere (such as Bruce ***only*** being called to play on the Animalize tour after Bob had turned Paul Stanley down), they also help us to see Carr's many frustrations and struggles within KISS. Other friends of Carr are there to share what they experienced with Carr firsthand in the very last days of Carr's life--most notably his most turbulent days in KISS. The stories are very sad--and also different. Fortunately enough, Carrie Stevens is there to make the confusion into clarity, and rightfully so: she was with Carr all the way in the very last days of his life (and, of course, his very last days in KISS) and saw everything that happened more than anyone else did (except maybe Carr's family). Ezrin has many kind words to say about Carr--which is admirable given Carr's upset about Ezrin directing KISS in the direction of a concept album--and Aucoin shares what Carr's "legal" position in KISS was from the very beginning to the very end (while Aucoin left the KISS management nine years before Carr passed away, he also revealed to Greg Prato that he and Carr kept in touch up until Carr's 1991 passing from heart cancer). And everyone--most notably the Kulick brothers, Carrie Stevens, and Jaime St. James--help us see Carr for who he was, warts and all; his insecurities, his most admirable qualities, and his most disappointing qualities as well. NEGATIVES: Readers walk away from The Eric Carr Story having learned only a tidbit of information about Eric Carr's childhood, and hardly anything about Carr's life in the 60's and 70's local New York City music scene (the story from the 70's about the fire at Gulliver's night club in NYC has been around for years, and even aired back on CBS in 1974--Wikipedia). There are many, many stories that I've heard about Eric that are completely fascinating (some sad, some happy) that are missing from this book: Eric having to turn down Ace Frehley's offer to play on the Spaceman's Trouble Walkin' solo album because of, you guessed it...the opposition of Gene and Paul. Gene and Paul throwing Motley Crue off of the Creatures of the Night tour as a result of Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee tag teaming Eric's girlfriend at the time (this was in Nikki's The Heroin Diaries memoir and, while it may seem out of place, Motley Crue and their first opening for KISS are in fact mentioned in here as part of Greg Prato's "history lesson" on KISS.) What Bruce Kulick posted on his website about how strong Eric was on the day that he shot the God Gave Rock and Roll to You II music video, wearing a cross shirt and feeling so strong that he could even drive Bruce around (keep in mind, he was battling cancer...) There's a great deal learned, but there's also a great deal missing. I know that this may not be Eric's autobiography (sadly, we will never see one), but for the best comprehensive biography on Eric, stories like these deserve a place in the official book on Eric. CONCLUSION: The Eric Carr Story is worth buying for all that you ***will*** learn about Eric Carr, but the late Fox of KISS deserves a more comprehensive biography. P.S. Wikipedia covers many of the things about Eric that I mentioned as missing from this book.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2013 by Bstrassell0001
Format: Kindle
Any KISS fan will enjoy it and if you are a new fan and don't know a lot about the history it's good for you. A few surprises for me and I am a long time KISS fan and read all the books but it had some nuggets of information I wasn't aware of but sort of knew the situation. A good read for any fan. I really liked Eric so I hated to find a few things out about him but I could relate to it all.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2013 by Charles Stolz
Format: Kindle
I grew up during the 80's KISS period. Creatures, Lick it Up and Animalize are my fave KISS records and Eric Carr is clearly the best drummer they ever had so I was intrigued by this book. You get some great insight on what was going on with the band during those years. I felt that Paul's book was sorely missing this. As a huge fan during that period, I saw them every tour from 1984 on and loved the way Eric drove them to heavier music. The dude was amazing in concert and always beat the crap out of his massive drum set! I never liked drum solos at concerts but I always enjoyed Eric's (and Tommy Lee's). He made it an event. If you enjoyed 1980's KISS and want to read some great stories to remember what a great guy Eric was, do yourself a favor and read this book!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2015 by Esther