KISS' ERIC CARR - Video Through The Years Part 1

October 13, 2011, 13 years ago

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As the 20th anniversary of legendary KISS drummer Eric Carr’s untimely passing approaches, many of his fellow musicians and friends share their most memorable Eric moments. Some are bound to make you laugh while others will show the warmth of man who loved his fans and his music.

The interviews series brought to you by EricCarr.com and BraveWords.com will include a video segments entitled, Eric Carr Through The Years. Friends and special guests featured are Bruce Kulick (his longtime KISS bandmate), drummer John Humphrey (SEETHER and is included on Eric’s new CD Unfinished Business), close friend (the late) Bill Aucoin, Lydia Criss, and many more.

The videos four installments in all will be released over a three week period. Stay tuned to EricCarr.com and BraveWords.com for all the details and watch Part 1 below:

Says Mitch Lafon from BraveWords.com: "Join us for the special interviews that are a testament to a man whose personality and heart were as big as his enormous talent. Eric Carr's spirit is still alive and well in all of his fans’ hearts and minds."

Eric Carr's Unfinished Business, a special 20th year commemorative CD release, will be released on November 8th. The album features over 17 rare Eric Carr recordings, including unreleased music, live performances, interview clips and more.

Guests include members and former members of KISS, TWISTED SISTER, SEETHER, ZO2, EUROPE, DANGER DANGER and more.

Fans who pre-order the CD via Carr's website will receive a limited edition exclusive Unfinished Business pick. Order at this location.

Track info for seven of the songs on the album can be read below:

‘Songs Like Shandi’ (never released): “Performed by Eric Carr, Eric's 'Shandi' vocals, from his KISS audition tape.”

‘No One's Messin' With You’ (never released): “Performed by Eric Carr, Bruce Kulick. This song was discovered on an old DAT recording owned by Eric, This is an alternative version of ‘Little Caesar’, from the 1989 KISS, album Hot In The Shade has an entirely different set of lyrics and vocal melody.”

‘Just Can’t Wait’ (never released): “Performed by Ted Poley, (Danger, Danger), originally released as an instrumental in 2001. This song was re-mastered using Eric and Bruce's (KISS) original studio drum and guitar tracks. In addition, Ted Poley adds his vocals using lyrics written in 2006. This song is complete with full vocals and backgrounds.”

‘Elephant Man’ (debut release): “Performed by AJ Pero, (Twisted Sister), Kee Marcello, (Europe) Bob Gilmartin. The song features special performances by Eric's sister Maria and niece Sara- Jean. Eric Carr wrote the lyrics for this song in 1991, in 2006, music was composed.

‘Dial L For Love’ (never released): “Performed, by Eric Carr, written by Eric Carr and Adam Mitchell. Written in 1987 during the Crazy Nights album sessions, Eric was proud of this upbeat demo, but it never made it to the albums final track list.

‘All Hell's Breakin Loose’: “Performed by ZO2 (co-written by Eric Carr, KISS Lick It Up 1983).”

‘Troubles Inside You’ (never released): “Performed by Eric Carr and Mitch Weissman. Mitch Weissman comments: "Him and Eric were playing around with this song at Gene's house so Mitch wanted to do something different with his vocals, so he sat in the closet and sang away, while eric played some guitar, set up the beat on the drum machine and sang background vocals.”

Below is a commercial for the release:


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