Eric Carr's Animalize Drum Solo

Take a moment to remember our friend Eric Carr, who would have turned 70 today.

[@robertjackiii1751]

I was lucky enough to see Eric live on the Asylum tour... I am 50 years old and a life long Kiss fan. I'm also a drummer of 40 plus years. Eric was and is, one of my all-time favorites. Looking back on it now, I'm so glad I was lucky enough to see him at least once. When his solo came up,he did this absolutely amazing solo and he incorporated the new electronic drums, which, when struck, gave off sampled guitar chords. He made it sound like he was playing a song, not a solo, where he played all the instruments himself!!! It was innovative, creative, and incredible all at the same time. I'll cherish that memory and remember it for the rest of my days. God bless you Eric Carr... for touching my life and so many others.

[@fun_gh0ul]

Your so lucky mate😀

[@joegazvazul2448]

I'm 17 and here I am crying because of a man who passed away almost 30 years ago, but I'm absolutely not ashamed to admit it! Very happy 70th birthday, dear Eric! I don't care what anyone says, You're the greatest drummer of all time bar none and also a phenomenal singer and also one of the nicest, most likeable people who have ever lived! I will always love You and miss You until we meet for the first time. May the Fox live forever in all of his fans' hearts!

[@kenabell4978]

Joe Gazvazul I was at that tour and had the privilege of meeting him in person, the guy was so humble, a genuinely nice bloke, and while people debate about the best drummer in the world, he was a legend to me

[@joegazvazul2448]

@@kenabell4978 You're soooo lucky, thank You very much for sharing this with me. He might be my all-time favorite celebrity.

[@joegazvazul2448]

@@jimmykrackkorn4347 Wow! What an amazing story! Thank You very much for sharing it! Just when I thought I can't love Eric even more!

[@Zundfolge2000]

There's something about him that has that effect...I feel the same. I've lost family members and I'm more moved by videos of Eric...

[@joegazvazul2448]

@@Zundfolge2000 Exactly!

[@jenniferembry1654]

Don't be sad cause it's over, be happy cause it happened

[@AnonymousBosch3158]

YES

[@stevelawrence8352]

Eric Carr definitely earned a place among the best. He will always be missed.

[@tommytrixter]

Eric's solo was alway's a hightlight in general for a kiss show and especially for me personally being a drummer.

[@waynep1178]

I met him in person in 87, awesome guy.

[@natashatelesss]

He's my favorite drummer and my favorite KISS member. I love him forever and miss him so much. Rest in peace Eric, you were absolutely amazing! 💓

[@marleesuarez7162]

He was so diverse in his music, and he was perfect for KISS. He's been my biggest inspiration through my drumming journey and my musical journey all together. He was an amazing drummer and singer, just a really good and kind soul. My Grandpa saw Carr in concert and he said it was the greatest KISS concert he'd ever seen because of the big drum sound. I know I'll get to see him for the very first time up above one day, but that is very far away. But until then, I'll keep listening to him and admiring him for all of his lovely work and his pure heart. Long live Eric Carr!

[@valestanley3719]

Eric Carr fue un baterista increible, siempre lo recordaremos❤

[@juanwyeaw5755]

Es muy sierto 😢

[@Josealexis209]

Dejame estrechar tu mano de poeta a poeta :v

[@vicgamerpr6947]

Es un poeta Al Chile que si😀👍😞

[@murdocniccals4988]

@@vicgamerpr6947 jajajja fue mi baterista favorito :( que mal ojalá siguiera vivo

[@vicgamerpr6947]

@@murdocniccals4988 era chvre

[@nashville4281]

He’s gone too soon 😢

[@OrangeBearRecords]

Rest in peace Eric - a true legend who’s time was cut short 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@shototodoroki614]

May his soul rest in peace. Eric "The Fox" Carr was an inspiration to everyone. If he were still alive today, he would've made me and lots of others Happy. I wasn't alive when he was alive or when he died. I just hope that when I die, I'll get to see him. We'll all get to see him soon. We miss and love u Eric. Thanks for being an inspiration to me. Thanks for being apart of the KISS Family! I love you! Love: Allison Norris ❤🦊

[@Sephiria_Arks01]

Eric Carr is an amazing drummer, he died way too soon in this world. He is still deeply miss today by those who love him and by those who hear and learn of him and his music today. He was a men full of energy and passion that rocked the world of Rock n' Roll on the drums with amazing vocals as well. He died a few years before I was even born and I wish that I got to see him perform live in concert; last year at AnimeFest 2019 I cosplayed as him and it was fun. I know my post is a few days late - happy belated birthday Eric Carr and Rock n' Roll forever.

[@bouznouz]

Died the same day with Mercury that's why his death was eclipsed R.I.P my hero

[@Justinsleigh]

Thanks for sharing this video on his 70th birthday and a great tribute to the Fox.

[@MrGugwe]

The Animalize Live video was my introduction to KISS. Immediately I was blown away by Eric Carr. I learned everything I could about KISS and Eric & his playing as a kid. I learned this drum solo on air drums so well that by the time I got behind an actual drum kit I knew it backwards and forwards. Eric Carr and by extension KISS changed the trajectory of my whole life with that performance and I’ll never forget it. Thanks a lot KISS, and may the spirit & memory of Eric Carr live on and be blessed forever.

[@drumstixx1976]

Eric Carr is in a better place now.. We love you Eric!

[@scottchoate6987]

I remember-animalize tour-december 4th 1984 at market square arena in indinapolis,indiana-queensryche open up for kiss-both bands blew me away-especially this drum solo-happy birthday eric carr-you are missed everyday.

[@Popatop42]

I saw this tour in UK on my 14th Birthday. Best Present Ever 😎

[@chrislink6846]

Fantastic performance R.I.P. Eric 🙏❤️

[@SHOUTband]

he really was the best drummer in the world so underrated... RIP

[@DK-wr6qs]

The best drummer in the world? Are you out of your mind? He wasn't even the best drummer in Kiss. And that's not a very high bar. All he plays is 16ths and triplets. Beginner level drumming.

[@tim-9071]

He really was the best drummer in the world.

[@grahamtaylor8912]

@@tim-9071 Not at all.

[@vvGarrettvv]

depends on to what kind of music u r listening normally . e.g. sesamestreet-intro ....then .... yes

[@grahamtaylor8912]

@Larry Niles Yup.. He was just a good drummer.

[@wwltd3036]

70 !!?!! Young forever.

[@lucascarreviews]

Happy 70th birthday Eric

[@berniecasey7592]

We All Love you so much-Thanks for all the Joy you gave us-MISS YOU😀

[@meganmendoza7026]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERIC CARR THE FOX, YOUR DRUMMING WILL LIVE ON

[@tomsanford7189]

Willsanford 19

[@tomsanford7189]

Men willsanford

[@edoardosavi2398]

Thank you Eric!!!!!!

[@TheHardcoreRob]

Happy birthday number 70 Eric. We sure miss ya, & we still love ya. Sending nothing but love and positive vibes to everyone reading this. ❤️

[@rockmusic4everybody]

We miss you ERIC CARR !!! Awesome drummer and solo.

[@19paoloc94]

i come from italy and i liked eric carr he was my idol great drummer and incredible

[@Mirko-pi1jl]

This Is My Favourite Kiss Drummer

[@caterinacarlone6910]

Wow 🤩 Eric Carr ! Thanks for this footage ! Collection ❤

[@reviewboos9526]

All time favorite drummer in all time favorite band

[@padovaniroland]

peter criss is far away better more soul and feeling best technique and swing

[@ludiemcvay4799]

@@padovaniroland You can't be serious. Dear Lord, Peter was the original and only Catman..but he pales in comparison to Eric Carr and Eric Singer.

[@padovaniroland]

@@ludiemcvay4799 run at your doctor to repair your bad ears only Peter Criss has swing and felling jazz in his hands to product pure rock and roll

[@Metalmelting]

Great Eric Great !!! Still smashing drum kits in Rock and Roll Heaven !!! Salud y Vida Pa'lante !!! Cheers and Life On !!!

[@masonbal8607]

He was such under appreciated drummer and singer

[@queen_abyss218]

RIP Eric Carr Happy Birthday

[@Joao_Apolo]

Esse show merecia ser restaurado e lançado em Blue Disc. KISS não esqueçam do Brazil.

[@planetpjr]

I saw him at the Palladium, 40 years ago. Ace and Paul walked out with Gibson Explorers. Fun night.

[@louisdimov8956]

HEY 🥰 DA BEST!!!! SAW HIM IN PERTH AUSTRALIA NOVEMBER 1980!!!! 3 SOLD OUT SHOWS !! GREAT DRUMMER AND GREAT LUDWIG CHROME DRUMS!!🥰

[@jessicadmoore1]

I'm just so thankful that I got to see Eric Carr twice... once on the Crazy nights tour and again on the hot in the Shade tour at Wembley Arena. Such an incredible drummer.

[@Popatop42]

Saw him on LIU tour, this one CN and Revenge tour. Did they do HITS tour in uk. I thought they merged 2 together HITS and Revenge as i remember seeing the sphinx in the back fround halfway through the show.

[@jessicadmoore1]

@@Popatop42 I could be wrong but I believe they were touring Revenge in the states at the time they got round to touring Hot In The Shade over here?

[@Popatop42]

@Butch Sprout LIU first time and saw them 3 times in 5 days last year in Uk. Have booked for Stockholm next year will be 12th time (and sadly last). As much as i love Eric Carr the Revenge tour was possibly best time seeing them.

[@birdieblue837]

I went to the KISS concert in Houston last year, wearing his makeup :) You are the inspiration behind why I play the drums

[@fun_gh0ul]

Yes I'm crying over a celebrity who passed away 30 years ago but I'm not afraid to admit it I loved Eric so much he was a great man I will honor him on the 24th of November this drum solo is awsome

[@phrancklynbillsonmc2581]

Percussive show fantastic !💛✌☺

[@johnculver3294]

I was fortunate enough to see a few KISS shows with Eric on the drums!!! The massive drum kit and sound were so impressive!!! In my minds eye he’ll always be the best KISS drummer!!!

[@LaSquadraPensante2023]

Pure noi❤ incontrare Eric Carr per noi è stato bello❤

[@carolsuvizarjimenez7140]

super song that times those good music were enjoyed to the fullest. long live rock 🤘

[@raedroid1703]

Eric was a beast at the drums! His playing is so awesome and I really wish I could have met him. May he Rest In Peace

[@vigdisfjerdingoy245]

Amazing😊😊Never get tired of wathing this drum solo❤❤

[@MinifigMojo]

I am a KISS fan at 14 and forever will be. R.I.P Eric Carr 🕊🦊 You were a frickin legend!

[@introvertedhuman1776]

Happy Birthday Eric... RIP Rock in Peace man, rock in peace! 🎸✌

[@joesims6119]

He and Freddie, 2 of Rocks favorites! Sad day! As a huge KISS fan, I miss you sadly!

[@facurojas4477]

We miss him💔

[@Raven30367]

Eric Carr is one of my drumming idols and he is the reason why I play drums today

[@carolinetran2355]

@raven same

[@SteveStanger]

Such a kick ass drummer!

[@leepifer7645]

Eric's drum solo was so inspired and great show. His Crazy Night' ones is one of most original and harmonics ever with the electronic pads climax. I saw it in 1987 in Paris. And i had the chance to see the 1983 tank' one in Paris for Lick it up tour. My first KISS show at 12!

[@itsPerinha]

I'm 18 and he passed away almost 12 years before I was born, but even so, I miss him. Sometimes I cry over him cause he was so young... Only 41 years :( Rest in peace, legend ♥️ I know you're still playing in heaven for the angels now 💖

[@BLOODY_HAMMER_CREW]

Eric was an OUTSTANDING DRUMMER. His dedication and love for music is what Rock Legends are made of. I miss you brother, never forget you man. -Your Brother🤘

[@tonnystanley]

The Best Drummer 🖤🔥

[@ynotme1404]

I remember hearing him play this solo on this tour and he freaking rocked it!!! R.I.P. Brother!

[@bianca83012]

Happy birthday Eric Carr ❤ Brilliant drummer and clearly enjoying drumming. We love you and that's terrible not to have you around. But God cares of you. R.I.P.

[@DMSProduktions]

Rock In Peace Eric! Never forgotten! \m/

[@Wolfie66]

I remember this tour. I saw them in Marquette, MI. Awesome show! RIP Eric - thanks for the memories.

[@jonathangalvis7438]

He was amazing

[@dale4039]

i just watched my dvd of this earlier today such a good gig Eric's performance of Young and Wasted was fire

[@DjMrSweet]

What a great drummer, I miss him so much...for me he was born to play drums for KISS forever.

[@blueberrybunny3331]

RIP E WE ALL LOVE YOU💙💙💙

[@AlejandroJRamirez]

Wow, can you imagine what he would sound like right now? This is haunting

[@murphy9464]

I saw this tour, Queensryche opened, and this Solo, made it a fantastic night.

[@metaltommy]

Live forever in our Hearts. R.iP Eric Carr. One of the Best Drummer in the World for all Times 😢 Happy Birthday and Heavens on Fire

[@axelpezzutti1996]

My favorite drummer 🦊🤘!!!

[@Kellyinct]

Phenomenal Drum Player Eric Carr

[@eduardoandresrojasrueda]

Great drummer Eric "The Fox" Carr. We miss him very much in this times.

[@user-ii4hr2mt6o]

I love and miss Eric dearly 😢 Never met him, pnly dren him rock the drums live 😊 I cry sometimes because it still hurts that he left us nearly 33 years ago 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 God heals our hearts 💗 Rock in peace our dear Fox 🦊 Eric 💞

[@ThatRandomKissfan]

Whenever you hear thunder don't be afraid, its just Eric carr doing another beautiful drum solo from heaven.

[@DavidRamos-hf5hw]

Eso es arte, talento puro. Nada de máquinas para generar sonidos.

[@Joao_Apolo]

Fantastic Show.

[@mikecarmean6446]

Great Performance... 💥🥁💥

[@blaykgilson5779]

Im the biggest fan

[@Raven30367]

Same

[@lenthisgoldstein9553]

his BEST drum solo overall. none better. RIP Eric Carr.

[@sarahchang6215]

I just got goosebumps all over. This is incredible, so much passion, so much dedication, so much talent ❤❤❤ I want to cry.

[@mayj0lly]

Happy Birthday angel 🥺👼

[@andrewbarker9773]

I saw this tour in the UK back in the 80s and loved it. Rock In Peace Eric Carr

[@SalTheSlasher]

Immortal icon forever remembered!!! Beautiful drumkit total dream kit that’s how I want mine!!!

[@annaweberova6022]

Thank you so much for posting this on his birthday, and, thank you, Eric, for being that fucking great. Rock in peace. PS: Who's gonna listen to Rockology now? If you haven't ever, you should. And if you have you should too, it's damn good.

[@wesleyblack8095]

Rockology is one of the best albums of all time.

[@Rikarrdo3]

ERIC "HEAVY" CARR R.I.P. 1950-1991

[@tobiascolacchio9656]

Eric Carr Forever

[@brenenhatton9616]

Happy Birthday you will be missed

[@TheoneandonlyEETFUK]

Eric would still be rocking those drums if he was still alive R.I.P.

[@franciscoreyes8574]

Eric carr always the best

[@cheryletaimalie6012]

Fantastic drummer i miss him

[@guitarherorox8578]

Thanks for the memories

[@irvinr.rzepinnik8995]

Drummers are never really gone their beats go on long after we are gone. I miss my drum kit, next time I will get a double base. Hard to put those stix down when you had carpal tunnel in the wrists. Still the beats go on in in my soul and head.

[@hairrockinray]

Best Drum Solo Ever!!

[@juanwyeaw5755]

💙💙👏 happy birthday eric. 😢

[@brucerey3]

He was my favorite drummer from KISS, such a badass

[@bendalondodakazi9938]

When You enjoy your job. Erick Carr new sensation!🥰♥️🇿🇦💋

[@arrowwaterable8008]

KISS would have not survived through 1980's without Eric Carr.

[@bls.1516]

You may be gone but your spirit is forever R.I.P. Eric Carr/The Fox we will always remember the Greats KISS FOREVERMORE👍👍

[@user-ye9ph5iq5z]

He was so amazing. It was such a cool time to be a KISS fan, they were coming back strong and hungry to get back on top. The music was great and Gene and Paul were more humble.

[@xavierthetarolero]

R.I.P To A Legend Eric Carr😔🙏🦊

[@bernardolara4099]

El mejor baterista de Kiss sin discusión y carismático siempre lo recordaremos

[@ronnieparker4311]

Bend your knees and bow your heads! Greatness drummer ever !!! Eric the fox carr!!!!!

[@LaSquadraPensante2023]

La prima volta che ho visto Eric Carr ero emozionata ❤