Drummer Reacts To Kiss - God Of Thunder (Eric Carr Drum Solo) || What A Banger! 🔥

[@setonhillstudios]

*To receive PRIORITY Requests for future videos, head on over to our Patreon or Buy Me a Coffee. Never expected, but always appreciated.❤Links in Description!* So it has come to my attention that I cut off the ending of "God Of Thunder." 🤦‍♂ I am so sorry and to make it up I dropped another analysis video of a complete performance of "God Of Thunder" with some other surprises! I hope you enjoy it and I appreciate all of you! 👇🏻👇🏻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYeweGBtqK-biqM

[@Geraldo-ro9rc]

Idk if you already saw it but Peter also does a GOT drum solo. Its a different style but still awesome.

[@billycain9890]

Eric Carr was a beast on the drums one of the best hard rock drummers ever.

[@timmyjams]

Eric Carr was an amazing drummer and extraordinary human being. One of the nicest people ever! He died the following year on Thanksgiving Day.

[@setonhillstudios]

So sad! 😞 This drum solo was so EPIC! Really enjoyed it!

[@dimebagdr2476]

I didn't know it was on Thanksgiving. I do remember he passed the same day Freddie Mercury died. Very sad day in music history

[@daviddoty-ni9le]

you wanted the best you got the best the hottest band in the world KISS

[@m.vondrake5534]

@@timmyjams Eric Carr passed away on the same day as Freddie Mercury and understandably it was overshadowed by Freddie's passing.

[@timmyjams]

Yep. I still have my invitation to the funeral. He passed on November 24th. I had gone to Nashville to see Alice Cooper that night. To be overshadowed by the death of Freddie to me is an overstatement however. To the schmucks that read Rolling Stone-YES! They did just that. To us that were part of the Kiss network it meant as much than losing Freddie. They both were responsible for reasons of their own. Freddie was well, Freddie and Eric saved Kiss. God Bless them both for I miss contributions from them both.

[@glenncenter6579]

Eric is still to this day incredibly underrated! I've never seen this, so thank you so much!

[@setonhillstudios]

It was such an incredible drum solo with so many cool concepts!

[@jeffclayton6123]

Eric Carr is, was, and always will be the best. July 12th was his birthday, hard to believe he would have been 72.

[@jeffclayton6123]

@setonhillstudios check out Peter Criss drum solo on 100,000 years from Kiss Alive !!! It is pretty good especially for 1975.. I know that I will get some grief for this but here I go... Ranking Kiss Drummers in order.. remember that this is just my opinion... 1. Eric Carr 2. Eric Singer 3. Peter Criss

[@timg185]

@@jeffclayton6123I like Peters solo too. But I completely agree on your rankings if you go strictly on drumming ability.

[@brianbrewer5375]

Eric Carr began using electronic drums in his solo in 1985 on the Asylum Tour. Much of that solo was incorporated into this one as well after the "Egyptian chorus." Not many drummers were doing this at the time.

[@missym5196]

Eric Carr was a self taught drummer. He also survived a club fire 🔥and pulled ppl out to safety. He was just so kind when you met him. His legs were massive toned from that double bass 🥁 🔥

[@setonhillstudios]

That’s so cool! Love it when your heroes are also great people! 😄

[@m.vondrake5534]

Rest In Peace Eric Carr... Among the greatest drummers of all time. Taken from us all too soon.

[@MrMCCONNELL74]

Eric Carr made KISS a heavier band. Peter Criss gave a swing / big band drumming influence in the 70's.Eric was not only a great drummer but a great guy. Loved the fans.His last video was "God Gave Rock N Roll to You" official video 1991.That video shows old KISS footage performances in make up.I hope you react to sometime

[@johnlabeaux8931]

You are correct sir 😊

[@Geraldo-ro9rc]

Peter was heavy too. Its a myth that he wasnt

[@johnlabeaux8931]

@@Geraldo-ro9rc he more swing Style

[@Geraldo-ro9rc]

@@johnlabeaux8931 he got swing and hard rock style

[@mattsawyer9346]

I was 10 in 91 and that God Gave Rock n Roll to you video was the first time I saw and heard KISS. I was hooked immediately

[@Jasper0o0]

That brought me back. This was the 1st tour that I saw kiss live. I’m very glad that I got a chance to see Eric play before he passed.

[@claudettesmith8328]

Eric Carr was a beast& massively underated. Thank you for showing this.

[@samright4661]

The Best Drum tone I have ever heard was Eric’s tone on Creatures Of The Night, Album! The Drums are killer on the whole album! It’s a Shame Eric was gone about 2 years later, He passed on the same day as Freddie Mercury

[@michaelhillmann3460]

Just a note they weren’t starting a new song they were finishing “ God of Thunder”

[@setonhillstudios]

That’s what I’m hearing! 🤦🏻‍♂️ Definitely have to check out the rest!

[@dimebagdr2476]

RIP Eric. Thank you for kicking the band in the ass all through the 80's. Gonna have to go back and listen to Carr Jam '81 after watching this

[@Geraldo-ro9rc]

that jam isnt that great. he had way better songs.

[@dimebagdr2476]

@@Geraldo-ro9rc um I don't think you get it. 81 is pretty much a drum solo. Hence me saying kicking the band in the ass through the 80s

[@Geraldo-ro9rc]

@@dimebagdr2476 Im just not a fan of that solo, its poorly produced and he had way better ones that paul and gene could have put on the end of revenge, but yes he was the backbone of that band in the 80s for sure

[@charliec5653]

Eric started using sampler pads on the Asylum tour in 1985. They sounded like guitars. His solo sounded like a band.

[@setonhillstudios]

That’s so cool! I love when drummers use those electronics pads in their solos! This was phenomenal!

[@mhemphill1]

Hell yeah!!! Hot in the shade tour 1990! Eric’s last tour before passing away to cancer. I was there in Jackson, Mississippi!

[@abhandaddydan]

At 17:03 they were finishing God Of Thunder, not starting a new song.

[@setonhillstudios]

Yep, that’s what I’m hearing! 🤦🏻‍♂️ Definitely have to go back and watch it! I had no idea danggit!

[@timg185]

Eric Carr brought the heavier hard rock drumming style KISS was looking for . Peter was described as have a big band back ground and style . Which was cool . It help make KISS’s sound unique at the time. But heavy metal was main stream in the 80’s . Paul said in his book that they tried to get a John Bonham sound from Peter but couldn’t. Eric Carr was a beast and he was completely unknown when they found him.

[@jamiemacdonald436]

This tour was my first concert. There were a couple different lineups on the tour, when I saw them it was Kiss, Slaughter, and Winger. I was a little disappointed that I didn't get the makeup era, but it was still a banger of a show.

[@fubyoyo7763]

Slaughter and Faster Pussycat when I saw this tour. Also my 1st concert

[@poeslanding]

The most talented version of the band! Best rock drummer ever! He actually started using the trigger pads in 85 or 87. Sometimes he had three bass drums so no matter which direction he was facing he could play two. Actually they were going to finish the song and you didn’t let them.

[@setonhillstudios]

That’s what I keep hearing! Shoot me a link to a full performance of God of Thunder so I can make it right! So sorry!

[@poeslanding]

@@setonhillstudiosyou definitely made it right!

[@johnydee5843]

100% I think the heaviest was with Eric and Vinnie but Bruce was the best Guitarist in Kizz no doubt all credit to Ace for creating THE kizz sound though not my favourite solo ever but showing his versatility

[@izcallifornication]

ITS COOL HOW A PRODUCER LIKE YOU TALKS GREAT THINGS ABOUT KISS. ALMOST ANY PRODUCER DO BADMOUTH ALL THE TIME. GREAT VIBE,MAN.

[@setonhillstudios]

Appreciate it!

[@izcallifornication]

@@setonhillstudios " LETS GO!"

[@davidjohnson56]

Nice to see you moving through the catalog. This era was an odd one, while a fan and raised on their earlier stuff in the 70's I was able to enjoy this live in High School during this era. Eric Carr is, IMO, the best drummer they have ever had in KISS. Sure Peter Criss was the original and did some nice work, but nothing like the energy and power that Carr did. It was really unfortunate that he was taken from us early when he passed from heart cancer. His repleacement was a solid drummer, but again IMO, just didn't have the flare, the personality behind the drums and the raw energy that Eric brought to the stage. It really was something to see in person.

[@setonhillstudios]

This solo was excellent and he is definitely an amazing player! So many cool technical moments throughout this and not only that, it was so much fun to watch! Thanks for the insight and hanging out!

[@lynnw9857]

My first KISS concert was for the album this song is from in 1976, “Destroyer”. That was with Peter Criss on drums. I never got to see Eric Carr play live. This was very cool!

[@setonhillstudios]

Glad you enjoyed it! He smoked that drum solo! Such a killer player!

[@HellcatAlley1]

I love seeing your excitement when you hear the stuff for the first time, it reminds me when I first heard them

[@setonhillstudios]

Really appreciate that! Having a blast!

[@mikeaaron2112]

Eric Carr was the reason I started playing drums. My first concert at 13 was Kiss at MSG final show of the Hot in the Shade tour. Eric Carr's last show with Kiss.

[@thepizzaveteran]

I sat 2nd row center stage at Madison Square Garden for that tour. It was amazing!

[@setonhillstudios]

That’s awesome! I bet that was so much fun! I have to get out to a KISS show!

[@brianhowell3713]

I was at this concert. The only time I saw Kiss!!

[@setonhillstudios]

Let’s goooo! Thanks for sharing!

[@dizzle7558]

This is dope AF..Haven't seen this in a long time🤘

[@emerald1805]

If I remember correctly Eric took a studio LinnDrum machine on that tour (certainly on earlier ones). Incredibly expensive, big, and easy to break. That was the only choice in sampling.

[@trurobertson]

Saw KISS on this tour in Atlanta GA . Little Caesar , Danger Danger and Slaughter opened up.

[@setonhillstudios]

Oh cool! Thanks for sharing and swinging by the channel!

[@The_nitewolf]

Carr was my favorite drummer and imo the best KISS ever had.

[@setonhillstudios]

So talented! He definitely tore this solo up! 🔥

[@DavidNSRailfan]

Eric Carr to me was the greatest drummer in KISS he was a little Tasmanian Devil

[@setonhillstudios]

Such a killer player! 🔥

[@Spflowers10000]

When I think of the 4 members of KISS, they are Gene, Paul, Eric C, & Bruce, if you want a 5th member, it is Eric S. Then Ace would be my 6th, then Vinny, then Tommy, then Peter with Mark bringing up the rear

[@DavidNSRailfan]

@@Spflowers10000 i never cared for vinnie in the band yes he wrote some good songs but i didnt care for his style of playing dont get me started on the idiots character now

[@TerryGramlick]

If you like "God Of Thunder", you should check out Gene's "Domino". It's more of a spoken word, but it's classic Gene.

[@RKOENT]

You should check out Eric’s solo from 1988 from Japan. Spectacular and better camera work

[@TWINAM]

During Eric Car's drum solo you will find this to be Carr Jam as it was recorded LIVE in 1980 and made to be on the CD as well as a tribute to Eric after his death. Eric does have only 1 album out give it listen if you are interested.

[@setonhillstudios]

Oh wow! I need to check that out! Thanks!

[@mick_c_horror_and_pop_culture]

Really cool music KZbin channel. Thank you for featuring KISS occasionally. The KISS rabbit-hole is an awesome one. Despite what the Haters' say. KISS has many different types of genres of rock and metal within their repertoire. Eric Carr is definitely my favorite of the KISS drummers. Not to take away from Peter Criss or Eric Singer. Singer is probably the most technical of the KISS drummers. Eric Carr had great technique. My only complaint, Eric's Pearl Free-floating snare sound. Eric used/ endorsed Ludwig. Thank you for featuring the late great, Eric Carr. Btw......if you check out any double bass drummers. Please feature Cozy Powell, Tommy Aldridge, Randy Castillo and Neil Peart. Thank you.

[@setonhillstudios]

Appreciate all the info and thanks for hanging out! Definitely having fun exploring such a great band!

[@kevinstrong8265]

Saw them in Cape Girardeau Missouri on this tour with Faster Pussycat and Slaughter opening.

[@setonhillstudios]

Let’s gooooo! I bet it was EPIC!

[@tommytrixter]

Peter Was Live And Feel..Groove.Eric Carr Was Sorta Tech But Not Entirely But A Power Drummer Like His Hero John.Singer Is Tech And Clean,And Swift.My Gosh Eric Singer Is Top Notch World Class.I'm Happy To Say That They Were All In Kiss.THE HOTTEST...NO!!!!! The Greatest RnRoll Band In The World !! KISS !!!!!!!!!

[@setonhillstudios]

Let’s goooooo! 🔥

[@DrTomMD]

I LOVE IT! You have fun reactions and nice accent coming from a drummer’s angle. And this is a drumming jewel from their Hot In The Shade tour from my home stop in Detroit! Second rxn of a show I was at (flew to LA for 1998 Halloween show). Seen every Detroit show since 1979. I still have an autograph from Eric Carr (God rest his soul) from meeting him in a hotel roof bar (Ponchartrain) 1986. He was such a kind and funny guy (who loved kids but didn’t have any) and was such an amazingly underrated drummer, entertainer and musician, and great singer. He had some challenges with insecurity being the replacement drummer for Kiss and had a bit of a tough relationship with Gene and Paul at the end, who many say did Eric wrong (Eric’s family aren’t big fans of Gene and Paul) for which Paul and Gene are remorseful today. Paul discusses in his book Face The Music. This version of the band is what many argue was the best, esp from a music technicality perspective. The combo of Eric Carr and Bruce Kulick, a guitar technician of the highest order, helped earn KISS without make up years solid respect from previous “they’re just a stage show” skeptics, actually proving the make up was really just a side show that accentuated, but didn’t make the band. It’s so cool you’re delving into deep cuts with this band. For this era with Eric Carr - who sadly died same day as Freddie Mercury so didn’t garner much attention, here’s a list of one highlight banger per album The Elder: The Oath Creatures of the Night: Title song Lick It Up: Exciter Animalize: I’ve Had Enough Asylum: Love’s A Deadly Weapon (Bruce solo here is 🔥) Crazy Crazy Nights: ok..I admit, I don’t love this album but heavy pick: No, No, No radio cut: Reason To Live Hot In The Shade: Forever Out of respect since he was in his dying days, wore a wig due to chemo hair loss, the Revenge album era video to God Gave Rock n Roll to You - which I believe in studio is Eric Singer but Eric Carr begged to play on the video as a dying wish and he learned every detail of Singer’s drumming to a T. In premonition, Eric Singer played with Paul on a side 1989 solo tour in bars (was so cool), with Bruce Kulick’s (older, bald) brother Bob on lead guitar. Eric Carr met Eric Singer then and literally knew and told Singer, before knowing about his heart cancer, “you’re going to replace me”. It was in retrospect, a very eerie premonition. Thanks for reading if you made it this far and happy deep cut diving brother! Here’s Eric Carr’s Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Carr

[@setonhillstudios]

Thanks for the kind words and all the info! Eric Carr was definitely incredible and so absolutely loved this! Can’t wait to hear more! 🥁

[@joeromeiro3858]

Peter Criss was on destroyer album Eric came in on elder album

[@preblown]

You should check out Eric’s drum sound on the Creatures of the Night album. It was recorded in a small airplane hangar. ! BOOM !

[@adam5744]

You would like the 76-77 live version

[@DeKixx]

Awesome video! God Of Thunder is a great song, it's high on my list. You should check out some songs off of KISS ALIVE! Such as Nothin' To Lose, or Firehouse!

[@setonhillstudios]

Appreciate the suggestions!

[@roguerunner7553]

Saw them on that tour in Oklahoma City!

[@setonhillstudios]

Super cool! 🔥

[@chrisoakley5830]

Paul wrote this song, but the producer of the Destroyer album said that the title God of Thunder was more fitting for Gene, so he ended up singing this one.

[@setonhillstudios]

Gotcha! Gene definitely did an amazing job on it! Loved this vocal performance!

[@timothydingman587]

I was there!!!! Saw them in Saginaw too that year

[@setonhillstudios]

What?! That’s so awesome!!! 🤘🏻

[@timothydingman587]

You missed the best part the Spynx behind Eric Carr was going to speak during the song it was so cool to watch when it happened

[@stevesmith7344]

Saw this one at oak mountain bham

[@indymudshow]

They weren't starting a new song they were finishing god of thunder.

[@setonhillstudios]

Noooooo! I have to go back and check it out! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@jeffclayton6123]

Also check out Peter Criss drum solo from Kiss alive 100,000 years​@setonhillstudios

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

Killer solo but a weird song to put it in. This is Gene's song and it's usually a lot more sinister. The beat is a little slower than it was here. I understand they took off the make up for a little while and Gene wasn't gonna be spitting any blood - as they tried to get away from that stuff, but I believe the fans wanted it back and that's why they did it. I saw Kiss in 2019 and when they played this song, I got a little nervous. My childhood fears about this song were flooding back. 😁 But seriously, it's pretty cool to see it. The stage gets really dark with some green and red lighting and smoke everywhere, doors creaking, kids screaming. It's totally bad ass! They killed it here but it was definitely played a little diff. And that snare pattern he was playing during the song, that's a Peter Criss riff all the way. Listen to the studio version of it if you ever get a chance. It's killer! About 90% of my fav songs are sung by Gene. That deep, gravely voice just fits the music so well. Can't wait until you get to Cold Gin. That's another Gene banger!!!

[@lenb5337]

This is Genes signature song. This is when he would do the blood/fly routine in the make up years

[@setonhillstudios]

Fly?!?! I gotta check that out!

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

@@setonhillstudios You just saw him do it on the last song, I Love It Load. I was a little confused when Gene started spitting blood during that song. I thought it was God Of Thunder. Glad all of my mind isn't gone. Thanks @lenb. Oh, and they lifted him up like 50' in the air. I know you do a lot of reactions. Your video came out two days ago but Idk when you recorded it. And glad I'm not alone losing my mind.🙃🙃

[@setonhillstudios]

@@snakeinthegrass7443 Half the time I can’t keep up! 🤣😂

[@johnydee5843]

Like War Machine Better but up tempo God of Thunder with Either Eric on drums Late80s early 90s was great

[@VandelayKavorka]

Best part of the song is after the drum solo :)

[@setonhillstudios]

Nooooo! What have I done?! I’m going to have to go back and watch it!

[@VandelayKavorka]

@setonhillstudios you'll love it. Also love your channel. Keep up the great work.

[@mr_wilkins]

Missing Leon the Sphinx signing the last verse

[@setonhillstudios]

Yeah I know! So sorry 😞

[@mr_wilkins]

@@setonhillstudios Haha! It's all good. It would have been cool to see your reaction to that. Glad to see you're loving Kiss so much!

[@setonhillstudios]

@@mr_wilkins Having a blast! Thanks so much for tuning in! 😄

[@petenowocin3642]

You should check out 100,000 years.

[@setonhillstudios]

Quite a few people have requested that! Any good live clips?

[@petenowocin3642]

@setonhillstudios oh yeah in Buenos Aries.

[@petenowocin3642]

Rock Bottom is also good.

[@NecramoniumVideo]

Gene Simmons might have been singing God Of Thunder since 1976, but Eric sure the God of Thunder on those drums, he beat the shit out of those drumsticks! He would have turned 74 on the 12th of July this year, he sadly passed away in 1991, on the same day as Freddie Mercury. His sister has been taken care of his estate, i did some work for her in the past. If you btw need some help with getting footage, or advice so you don't cut off a video if you were unaware where it actually ends (:P), contact me! You will find contact information on my channel.

[@ronstewart6362]

You Forgot one thing after you wanted the best, you got the best. THE HOTTEST BAND IN THE WORLD.... KISS! Other than that, good job.

[@setonhillstudios]

Let’s gooooooo! 🔥

[@johnlabeaux8931]

Notice the electric drum

[@starchild007]

Oooooh man, stopped to early. God of thunder isn’t finished yet!!

[@setonhillstudios]

I know! I didn’t realize! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@RedhawksReport]

I feel bad that the KISS Eric Carr joined in 1980 was not the KISS he loved and looked up to during the 1970s. However they did have a few great years during the mid 80s until cancer struck in 1990. His passing sparked one of the heavier albums in Kisstory, Revenge. Love him or hate him, he is possibly the best of the drummers KISS had however he featured in an area filled with pop rock and power pop. Carr died in November 1991 after being diagnosed with a rare case of heart cancer.

[@loonytickreese]

Did you already check out "KISS MTV Unplugged I still love you"?

[@setonhillstudios]

I did! It was 🔥🔥

[@HocusPocusFocus69]

Eric Carr was a fantastic drummer! Unfortunately, his death went largely unnoticed because he died on the very same day that Freddie Mercury died.

[@setonhillstudios]

Oh wow! I had no idea he even passed away! So sad! 😞

[@HocusPocusFocus69]

@@setonhillstudios Yep. From cancer. He appears in the video for God Gave Rock And Roll To You...but Eric Singer actually plays on the studio. Singer graciously sat out from filming the video so Eric Carr could be in it. Carr wore a wig and didn't have any clear closeup shots because he was dying of cancer. Carr passed away not much longer after the video was shot. Classy move by Eric Singer to let Eric Carr have his last shining moment! RIP Eric Carr!!!

[@RobertMcdaniel-z5r]

Kisses best drummer RIP😢

[@leeratliff7106]

God of Thunder just ain't the same without the makeup

[@setonhillstudios]

I checked out another version here on the channel of ‘God Of Thunder’ when they were in full makeup! Killer performance!

[@speedycables]

It is funny that people thought they were a joke band, rolling stone magazine said look for new Jobs, he he 50 years later

[@big106razor]

This is Gene Simmons' signature song, but it was written by Paul Stanley. He brought it in when they were writing for Destroyer and the producer told him it was a good song and that Gene would be doing it. The original version, which you can find on KZbin is much faster.

[@setonhillstudios]

Definitely gonna check out the original as well! Thanks for the info!

[@vaporman442]

@@setonhillstudiosHere is the link to the demo with Paul singing. The drums are completely different-almost disco. Producer Bob Ezrin really, really influenced Peter Criss’ drumming (as well as the rest of the band’s performance) on the Destroyer album. He wore a whistle and made them go through music ‘boot camp.’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3avdZlsaZplnrMsi=PC-XVifVDsZMCKRd

[@Spflowers10000]

Forget record sales, and ticket sales, they dropped the little kid gimmick, so they lost the kiddies. This is BY FAR THE BEST LIVE line up of KISS.

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

The problem with your comment is that by the time they dropped the make up, the kiddies were all grown up. What kiddies are you talking about? They had some kid fans in the late 80's that they lost? I saw them in concert in 2019 with their make up ON. I'm in my late fifties. There were a lot of kids at the show, yeah, but with their fathers who were the first fans. Kid gimmick or not, they've been doing it for the better part of the past 50 years very successfully. I just don't know what kiddies you're talking about that they lost.

[@setonhillstudios]

I dig all the stuff I’ve been hearing from them! Alot of fun and great tunes! 🤘🏻

[@jerrywoods4066]

Saw them in the seventies a couple of times. Wasn't all kiddies in the show like it did in the early 80s

[@BrianMack-h2t]

The song wasn’t over :(

[@setonhillstudios]

Yeah I’ve been made aware! I made a mistake and didn’t realize. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@BrianMack-h2t]

@@setonhillstudios All good man. I really appreciate and enjoy your videos. You do a fantastic job. Keep up the great work :) If you’re looking to get into Kiss some more, check out the following albums: Dressed to Kill Alive Destroyer Rock N Roll Over Love Gun Alive 2 Ace & Paul’s 1979 solo albums Creatures of the Night Revenge Alive 3 MTV Unplugged Carnival of Souls There’s a whole new world waiting for ya ;) And the same goes for Alice Cooper, Cheap Trick & David Bowie. Take care!!!

[@setonhillstudios]

@@BrianMack-h2t Appreciate all the suggestions and glad you are enjoying the channel!

[@kevinstrong8265]

Most likely Eric had cancer growing in him. He died in 91'. One hell of a drummer and nice guy.

[@setonhillstudios]

Wow! So sad!!😞 Definitely an amazing drummer!

[@shawnwagner7662]

NO, they were just going to finish God Of Thunder. You need to listen to the end of it.

[@setonhillstudios]

I am definitely going to give it a listen! I had no idea! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@shawnwagner7662]

@@setonhillstudios Pay attention to the Sphinx in the background too.

[@timjenkins4065]

This is actually a great version! Eric Carr gets a pass…. But, u can’t replace Ace

[@KingCobra3849]

Great video, but you ended it prematurely......they were about to kick it back into God of Thunder with the Egyptian Sphynx behind them opening its mouth and talking in a demonic voice singing the rest of God Of Thunder, while lasers shot everywhere. It's funny, KISS used to call that Egyptian Statue "Leon" as in the boxer Leon Spynx. Lmao. Eric Carr was a sweet guy, no ego at all. It's sad this was his last tour with Kiss as he died of a rare heart cancer in November of 1991.....same day as Freddie Mercury actually. He was replaced by the final KISS Drummer Eric Singer.

[@KingCobra3849]

By the way, keep up the great work reviewing KISS. They get alot of hate, but way more love and loyalty. You don't last as a band over 50 years if you suck and are just a gimmick. I highly recommend you check out their song Tears Are Falling. It's from a very glammy period (1985) when everybody wanted to look androgynous, but it's one of their best songs written by Paul Stanley and it was a huge hit for them on MTV.

[@setonhillstudios]

What have I done?!? Shoot me a link of a performance of God of Thunder so I can check out the whole thing! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@KingCobra3849]

​@setonhillstudios Unfortunately the full song from this concert isn't available on KZbin anymore.....however I found a video from a different city they played that tour that shows the ending, however it's a side view but it shows just how much KISS put into their stage shows. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYGZamNtbNl8rdksi=JlLOaQCWXRKNMtR3

[@LIVEEYES]

Actually you cut the song short. Drum solo was in the middle of the song. The 2nd half of God of thunder they were about to sing.

[@setonhillstudios]

That’s what I keep hearing! 🤦🏻‍♂️ Gotta go back and watch it for sure!

[@TWINAM]

In my thoughts only in this signature song of Gene's it just doesn't feel darker than it sounds when he was singing during this tour than if they wore the make-up during the 80's. Granted I know that Gene had other project's going on such as movie offers to do but in the 80's were treading water and staying a float with low ticket sales and attendance at concerts so the ? is did Gene check out even though did it affect his music as in singing and less stage show performance my thoughts only I think he did because of how busy Gene was but also I could be way wrong as well. The music and sound may speak more but who knows.

[@donbergeson6771]

Eric Carr was the heaviest and best drummer the band ever had, but this particular song actually loses a little something when Gene's not in makeup. Paul actually wrote this song for himself and was a sexual kind of song (no surprise). Bob Ezrin, the producer of this album, had it reworked and given to Gene to sing. Paul wasn’t happy about it but it very much worked out and he eventually came to kind of like that he wrote Gene's signature song.

[@setonhillstudios]

He tore this solo up! Such a well rounded drummer and I loved the solo! EPIC!

[@timjenkins4065]

Love your takes, bud, just, as a KISS lifer, don’t bother with anything they did without Ace an Criss.

[@setonhillstudios]

Appreciate the kind words and glad you enjoyed it!

[@craigferron3227]

Oh no. You finished too early. They were just about to finish the song.. bummer dude

[@brettyoungonair]

That’s what I’m saying…I’m like no!!! There’s more! Haha

[@setonhillstudios]

I know 🤦🏻‍♂️ I had no idea! This means I’m just gonna have to drop another video of an entire God Of Thunder performance! Any recommendations?!

[@brettyoungonair]

@@setonhillstudios KISS - god of thunder (alright largo! Alive in Maryland 1977 Frankenstein redux)

[@setonhillstudios]

@@brettyoungonair Shoot me a link man! Can’t believe I missed the ending! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@KingCobra3849]

​@@setonhillstudioskzbin.info/www/bejne/nYGZamNtbNl8rdksi=JlLOaQCWXRKNMtR3

[@joebarrera9741]

LONG LIVE TRUMP.....LETS GO KISS I LOVE KISS❤

[@MatChew75]

Eric Carr is a great drummer but he never was the singer that Peter Criss was and when kiss was at their Peak Eric wasn't in the band Peter was just listen to Budokan 77 during the rock and roll over tour or the Cow Palace in San Francisco during LoveGun on the Can-Am tour Peter is a monster on the kit. Kiss was nothing in America in 1980 I mean you had to go to Australia for Germany where they were big. Peter's drumming Define kisses music.....his drumming fit that music so well. that Bebop Motown Soulful rock and roll drumming can't be touched and when I listen to Detroit Rock City I still think Peter's version of the song is better than Eric's. Honestly I think Eric Carr best stuff was on the concept record the Elder and creatures of the night. I mean if I want to listen to Live Kiss, I'm going to listen to it from the 70s every time with the exception of the dynasty tour and they're even is several good Dynasty tour shows with Peter playing when he's not real high on cocaine. And then of course the classic drumming on the Alive album I mean they didn't have to go in the studio and mess with any of his drumming it was pretty much one take I mean there may have been a little bit done to it but he was a monster on that album. Be honestly their first three albums if you want to listen to great songs from them you listen to kiss self-titled hotter than hell Dressed to Kill/ black diamond, 100,000 years ,cold gin, got to choose, Firehouse, hotter than hell, going blind, strangeways, parasite, getaway, love her all I can, rock bottom, let me go and rock and roll, acrobat/the kiss Love Theme and 💋 time

[@PaulThoresen]

Paul Stanley wrote this song thinking it would be his song, with him singing the lead. But it became Gene's - way to give up Paul, better suited to a gene's vocals.

[@Randy-q7n]

Personally, I like the Peter Chris drum solo 100x more than this one.

[@Itsourright]

I still like the original better

[@blairc3991]

You finished to early again you missed then good part!

[@setonhillstudios]

Haha 🤣 Yeah I know. 🤦🏻‍♂️ I don’t pre-watch these and had never heard the tune so I had no idea! I did release another video a few hours ago to try to make up for my mistake. 🤷🏻‍♂️ It’s the best I can do. Sorry!

[@josephhartman3880]

You didn't finish the song!😅

[@setonhillstudios]

I know. I know! 🤣 i jacked it up! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@TImDoyle-k1w]

This was the year I think he had brain cancer

[@setonhillstudios]

So sad! 😞

[@jonstreng7850]

Your computer/video monitor is very small. Hard to see. Why don't you have that larger and review the video after? No disrespect to you but we'd rather see more of the video than you raising your arms in the air and smiling 😁. It is a great disservice to an incredible visual/musical solo by a fricken awesome musician who, sadly, is jamming with guitarists in heaven instead of here on Earth for us. Nice choice of material. Not too many other reactions hosts have checked out this clip. ❤

[@setonhillstudios]

Many times if it will get blocked due to copyrights if I make the screen larger. It is unfortunate for sure. Thanks for hanging out anyways!

[@jonstreng7850]

​@@setonhillstudios Thank you for explaining that. I keep forgetting about band copyright laws and blocking materials. Damn shame they do that. They want us to remain their fans and than do that B.S. to us. Are they worried they might inspire the future of rock n roll. Very insulting.

[@setonhillstudios]

@@jonstreng7850 I agree! I’d rather see more of them myself! 🤣 It’s ridiculous!

[@cd-vq6dz]

Eric started using the pads on the Asylum tour in 1985. And this video is (arguably) not even the best representation of his playing or soloing.

[@nouvellecivilisation5895]

Unfortunately the sound of the drum is poorly recorded and part of Eric Carr's Drum solo was removed here, shame on Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. There is an Egyptian disco part in this drum solo

[@rychbiggs5492]

Love Eric Carr. But that snare sounds like tinfoil over a plastic Tupperware

[@setonhillstudios]

Haha 😂

[@ochocabra1542]

some of the most rudimentary shit ever. ffs

[@setonhillstudios]

Come on now! Where’s your solo at so I can check it out? 😁

[@ochocabra1542]

@@setonhillstudios you don't need to be a master chef to know Spaghettio's are garbage

[@setonhillstudios]

@@ochocabra1542 🤣😂 Maybe not, but it might help to be able to cook alittle. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ochocabra1542]

@@setonhillstudios somebody should have told Eric that. he stopped being a creative drummer after Lick It Up.

[@willymaykit1482]

Great drummer in a crap band. Peter was better suited, his lack of talent matched better.

[@setonhillstudios]

🤷🏻‍♂️ I’m digging what I’m hearing!