Gene Simmons on Eric Carr's passing.

July 28th 2013. This was at Fandomfest in Louisville,KY at the Gene Simmons Q&A. Someone asked Gene to tell an Eric Carr story and Gene responds with the story of Eric's passing in response to rumors on the net.

[@jtiltin]

I met Eric Carr when he first joined KISS; he had to be THE NICEST person I ever met. I was crushed when he died.

[@ryanthompsonthompson820]

Jen Jen. You are very fortunate to have met Eric Carr.

[@eastcumbriancollector983]

The legacy lives on,only the good die young

[@gfrkiss]

I also met him in 1982 in London.......The truth is...whatever you have heard about him...how much of a nice guy he was...? multiply it 100 times and you don't come close.......He was one of the nicest persons i've ever met....a beautiful Human being....xx R.I.P.

[@Warrior99980]

Unfortunately, Paul Stanley said a lot of things about Eric Carr in I think his audio book that I didn't like.

[@jubankta1627]

I saw him in concert and he played so great did a solo which was great and he even sang as good or better than the two knuckleheads that front Kiss...I(as a drummer also)would’ve loved to have met him!!!Just a sad loss for his fans as well those who knew him I’m sure!!RIP ERIC CARR

[@bumpnscore]

I am convinced that despite whatever quirks or faults Gene may have, he is a fantastic human being

[@fig1115]

a well documented bully who is horrible to subordinates and boot licks those above him , a Jewish supremist who believes the goy are inferior he said to his son when his son was working on his own car "That's What Gentiles Are For" caught on a hot mic . he has cheated on every person he has been in a relationship with . his charity work is all tax writable and when he does it its all highly publicized and for me the worse ,they cut Eric of when he was dying and drafted the guy Eric feared would replace him . this may be ok with you ,we might have very different ideas what makes a fantastic human being

[@mr.snicker-doodles7081]

Yep, don't believe everything you hear. I met Gene, he was super cool! And, surprisingly funny...Paul though was kind of a tool, but you can't win em all.

[@DomesticTruther]

😂😂😂 in a pure narcissistic way of course

[@erikhora9321]

He's a phony he left Eric Carr out to die Eric Carr was cleared to play they said he was a liar in liability fired him and cancelled his health insurance

[@seemedoit]

He seems utterly selfish and admits it but other than that, he seems like a totally great guy. Certainly someone I’d like to have a meal with.

[@chrispaneesh5475]

If Eric`s illness and passing doesn't teach somebody to live life to the fullest every day, nothing will. Nice tribute by Gene.

[@ryansvloggingit5492]

Your absolutely spot on with your comment i miss ERIC best drummer ever for KISS

[@morbidmanmusic]

why more than anyone one else who dies?

[@deannawitt9376]

Why is he trying to talk about Eric when there are life size posters of Gene😮

[@justinjoseph6966]

Gene loved Eric like a brother and it really showed here. Very touching moment.

[@OfficialAshArcher]

Eric Carr was the best drummer KISS had. And one of the best and nicest musicians on Earth. So heartwarming to hear Gene (and Paul in another interview) speak so highly of him

[@buckeyevinnie8456]

Totally agree my Italian buddy was the best drummer Kiss ever had

[@alexandergenov]

They speak highly of him because he is dead and because it always works for a band and its popularity when there's a dead member. That adds to the legend and sells. Metallica always emphasize the trauma on losing Cliff Burton, but never mention how much they gained from his name post mortem. The truth is that if Eric Carr was alive by 1996 he would have certainly been out of the band when Kiss did their reunion with the original lineup. Like people say, it's not personal, it's business and Kiss is 100% about business. No friendship, no camaraderie, nothing like that. Business and money. That's all. No matter how good drummer Eric was and no matter how good, loyal and reliable person he was. He was a hired hand, just like any other Kiss member apart from Gene and Paul and was unhappy with that. And he was particularly upset in the final months of his life when he was replaced with another drummer. So, what Gene is doing here, is just milking the name of Eric. He is arrogant enough to challenge God, but God could easily ask him back: ''What did you do for your colleague while he was dying?'' Making sure that he was in good care is a lame excuse. Eric could afford good care himself, but being in a situation when his days were numbered, that wasn't what he wanted. He wanted to be in the band as long as he could. But instead, he found himself out. So, no wonder, he was upset, and for a good reason, by the time of his passing and afterwards, his familly and close ones were hostile to Gene and Paul. Gene wouldn't mention it in this touching speech, but at Eric's funeral he and Paul weren't warm welcome.

[@jb69jc99]

I met Eric & the band back in 1988 at their hotel in paris a day before the show. It is true that eric was so nice and took the time to talk to evryone. A fan gave Eric a copy of his crazy night drum set and Eric was like a kid before his xmas gift. He kept on asking questions and you could see into his eyes how happy he was to receive such a thing. RIP Eric

Gene spoke from his heart. I even felt moved as Gene was talking in detail about Eric's last days on earth. Gene can act like a jerk at times, but when he does speak, he is extremely eloquent.

[@Han-Solo459]

+stan broniszewski He has no heart.

+Han Solo Gene can be a scumbag, as well as Paul. Just listen to Peter Criss talk to Eddie Trunk. Peter was suffering from cancer (thank God that he recovered). When in the hospital, neither Gene nor Paul called him expressing sympathy nor encouragement. Peter said he was hurt very badly by their lack of empathy. What a pair of P.O.S. those two are.

[@FuckThatYo]

+stan broniszewski You really need to get back on your lithium, Stan. Your swings from manic states to depressed states are seeming to become more, and more frequent, and much more extreme. One of the finest 180s I've ever seen pulled on KZbin. Stellar confusion!

[@Dinokreechur]

+stan broniszewski everyone can be a jerk, even gene but he is still a nice guy, he even gets as much hate as Justin bieber and it pisses me off.

[@FuckThatYo]

Hannah Stalnaker Weird that Stan was so supportive of Gene in his original post, and then to turn around, and call him a piece of shit... That's kind of fucked, don't you think?

[@jmgmarcus808]

Really sad, Eric Carr was a great player and it was a damn tragedy that he passed.

[@lois8211]

jmgmarcus he was and is my favorite drummer of KISS❤❤

[@poojockmcplop1038]

The Australian tour with Eric was brilliant, we embraced him whole heartedly. His voice was great and his playing was amazing and his Ludwig kit rocked. The Fox was all over the papers and magazines, his make up fitted perfectly and his playing lifted the music. He was on the Icy pole packets of 1980, it was a lot of fun and everyone loved him and Peter Criss the same. His drumming and drum sound on Creatures is second to none....I wish he was still playing, he still puts a smile on my dial when I think of him. ❤️

[@MaddawgJAG]

Eric was a class act and a fantastic drummer

[@daveryan4690]

agree

[@Warrior99980]

Agreed

[@stephenosborne186]

Very nice person

[@chuyharellanohuerta1099]

Yes

[@ronaldshank7589]

The only thing that took Eric Carr out of KISS was Death itself. He didn't get fired, he didn't seem like he partied a lot, and he didn't cause problems. He died waaaaaay too early! Rest In Peace, Eric Carr! You were more than just "The Fox". You were a TRUE Human Being! We love you, and miss you terribly!!!

[@jamesmyers7884]

Eric was a fantastic man! I still love and miss him so much I can't even start to say. I met him and I feel so blessed for that experience. He spent like half an hour to 45 minutes just talking and joking with me at Ceasars Palace in Las Vegas after the show at the Aladdin. I think it was in 1984. God bless him and may he rest in peace. I will see him again someday in Heaven.

[@IsaiahStewartJazz]

I hung out with Gene in 1989 and 1992. He is a class act, very smart and has a great sense of humor. This sweet respectful valedictory for Carr demonstrates the great guy he is.

[@mr.snicker-doodles7081]

Dude, same here! I met him and he was funny as shit and super cool..

[@ianhitman]

This video is why Gene Simmons has been so successful for 40 years. He had the audience holding on to every word with an emotional speech at first and then had them laughing telling a funny story at the end. Say what you want about him but he is shockingly charismatic and interesting. He may be a great guy. He may be a dick. But you cant say he's boring.

[@trustobey1016]

And he's also human

[@syphonfilter8372]

+NoMoreHideTheBall True. He is a very talented entertainer.

[@Raughwe]

+NoMoreHideTheBall- He can be a jerk. He can also be the single sweetest guy you've ever known.

[@michaelmyers1999]

+Seanzie_73 There's a tutorial here on KZbin about how Gene does his stage makeup. He does it on his own daughter, and in that short video I could see that she meant the world to him. Just because I may not agree with everything he says, that doesn't mean that I wouldn't love to meet him one day.

[@darthdaniel7754]

I met him in person. He's amazing with the fans.

[@LoveThatPhantom]

I can't even watch or listen tot he song for God Gave Rock N Roll To You without even crying. Thinking that that was the last we were going to ever see Eric again. He was by far my favorite drummer of KISS. I have much love and respect for Eric. He's the reason why I even want to learn to play drums. Rest in peace, Eric (you beautiful soul you).

[@OzzieAndy1983]

I have taken Drums also because of Eric Carr, not only was he very talented, but also a very nice person, Gene Simmons has said his death just doesn't seem fair.

[@LoveThatPhantom]

I haven't even begun to learn drums yet. But it's on my bucket list. I have however started to learn to guitar (thanks to Paul and Ace). But I feel bad, Eric died way to frickin' young. And it's evidence that Gene (and quite possibly Paul) took Eric's death hard. If you watch past KISS videos you see that all band members were close to Eric. And loved him. As we the fans do.

[@Cryptosifu]

LoveThatPhantom definitely the best drummer.

[@cupiedoll5154]

Eric Carr was and STILL is my drumming idol. May he forever rest in peace. Love you Eric❤❤

[@stanknugget]

LoveThatPhantom Get help, dickhead.

[@groovydjs]

As of now, KISS are on the second half of their END OF THE ROAD tour. I've been lucky enough to be able to follow them from square one to the end. Through the good and bad times of each member etc. The only thing I really want to say here is "thank you" to KISS. They have entertained me in so many ways during my life and I could never get enough of the band. I consider my life long devotion to them to be a life well spent. They've never failed to entertain me in one way or another. It has truly been a Psycho Circus. My hat's off to every member ever for making the journey so interesting in its twists and turns. In a word....FUN !

[@rybones1311]

Just now catching your comment thanks for your words I've watched a lot of your videos through the years!

[@philipdefibaugh5683]

Eric only lived to rock n roll. Eric died not only of Cancer but more sadly a broken heart. I don't blame Gene or Paul. They did the best they could for Eric. Gene is a walking encyclopedia. I miss 80's KISS. RIP Paul "Eric Carr" Carravello.

[@thomasjust2663]

Paul admitted in his autobiography that they did shun Eric and that he regrets not handling things differently

[@chuckselvage3157]

No matter what people say of Gene this was great of him. RIP

[@carlosrenealanis]

NO TE OLVIDES QUE LO DEJARON SOLO EN SU PEOR MOMENTO, QUE HASTA LOS PADRES DE ERIC SE OFENDIERON, ASÍ QUE AHORA NO SIRVEN LOS HOMENAJES

[@animalparaiso9740]

Hasta en el funeral se marketea con su foto

[@spaceknight793]

Hey, I was there! I was the guy answering all of Gene's questions about early Marvel comics. Great times! Nice of Gene to say kind words about Eric.

[@bobshenix]

Lol ya how charitable of him

[@spaceknight793]

@@bobshenix Gene was there for himself. He didn't have to discuss Eric. Don't be such a dik.

[@flavour1970]

i never thought i would see gene simmons being a human being, well done gene!

[@JamesGowan]

Gene and Paul are both very well spoken, intelligent people.

[@OzzieAndy1983]

Well he may be the Demon from KISS, but he is as human as the rest of us, someone who is unable to show his emotions at times.

[@JamesGowan]

OzzieAndy1983 Well if you heard interviews of Ace Frehley or Peter Criss... it's all rubbish and is typical of 70s rockers/stoners. Gene and Paul are definitely different.

[@OzzieAndy1983]

James Gowan I'll have to hear Ace and Peter tell their sides of the story because I decide, what I can say is Gene and Paul don't want to muck around, because Ace and Peter did that, so did Vinnie, Gene and Paul and Bruce did not want Eric Carr to pass away and yet lots of people are angry at those 3 because they believed media because of how they interpreted the story, along with those rumors making it sound like they did not care for him, they did care for Eric and they all miss him to this day. KISS is about music, not money, and they care for the fans too.

[@JamesGowan]

OzzieAndy1983 I can respect that. Best.

[@snapplehubbs]

The last concert in America of Kiss in makeup was April 3rd, 1983 in San Francisco, my first Kiss concert, I got to see Eric Carr on the drums, me and my brother (who is dead) a great memory.

[@mark_beastpriest5539]

I knew right away he was the right drummer for Kiss the first time I heard "I love it loud". He took every they did before and made it faster, louder and heavier. Kiss' first heavy metal drummer.

[@ronaldshank7589]

Eric Carr was asked which KISS Album he liked the least. His answer? Music From The Elder (1981). He was also asked: Which KISS Album do you like the most. His answer? Creatures Of The Night (1982). That, folks, shows you that this guy had a great head on his shoulders, thinking-wise! He banged the proverbial stuffing outta those drums for Creatures Of The Night, and he loved it! If you look at the Credits Section, as to who played or sang what on Creatures, Eric Carr actually played Bass Guitar on the song "I Still Love You". True fact! He could play drums, and sing Backing Vocals, and he could play Bass Guitar, too. He was definitely Multi-Talented, and it showed, too. Rest In Peace, Eric Carr. We love you, and we miss you!

[@gmansgnarlyscienceshow2820]

@@ronaldshank7589He also played guitar some. There’s a backstage outtake of Paul, Gene, Eric and Bruce playing an acoustic guitar and singing Beatles songs.

[@ronaldshank7589]

@@gmansgnarlyscienceshow2820 You're right! I'd forgotten about that. I saw the footage that you referred to, and yes, he sure could play guitar.

[@andrewking4885]

One of their best songs.

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

my dad told me as he was passing away.....DO NOT mourn my passing BUT CELEBRATE my life....i have.....much love.....to all that have lost loved ones..

[@WineSippingCowboy]

On this day 30 years ago. Eric Carr was gone. Gene Simmons had a touching tribute here. RIP Eric Carr 🙏

[@stanharjak1491]

Gene can be really down to Earth. Seeing this side to him is important....💯🤘🎸

[@taergehtsiram]

After hearing this story from so many points of view over the years, my sense was, the bottom line was...they didn't think/know he was going to die. If you read Paul's book, Eric had stopped talking to him on the couple of tours prior to this. Gene is always so full of thoughts about himself, that I don't think he always remembers things the way they really happened. I think he just gives sound-bite worthy speeches. Don't mean that as cutting him down, just saying, I just think everyone kind of took the situation for granted. Kiss were in a very important time of their career, as they had a hit with Forever, they were working with Bob Ezrin again and Gene was re-engaged. I think they were all very focused on moving forward and were kind of in denial about the serious nature of Eric's health. I doubt Eric had accepted he was going to die either. But given his situation, I think he was very angry and chose to blame the band for cutting him off and they were oblivious to it.

[@gmansgnarlyscienceshow2820]

I think that’s part of it. I don’t think they cut him off totally because of money, but also because of his fragile health. I do think they cared about him.

[@AWlpsSHOW36]

Awwwwwwwww, that was so emotional! Poor Eric Carr. That moment with Brice at the end was so sweet! They spoke Japanese to eachother! Cool.

[@achrisofalltrades5620]

Gene can be, and is at times, a massive douche bag, but here his words about Eric are actually touching n seem sincere

[@fraqtiv]

Indeed. He's always been a bit of a grump in general. But he's really really nice in the right company, especially if you like to talk comics. He and Paul really liked Eric. Who didn't??!! He was respectful and very UNLIKE a rockstar in a human way.

[@eastcumbriancollector983]

@@fraqtiv Everyone is nice in the right company

[@fraqtiv]

@@eastcumbriancollector983 I will conceed that "most" people are nice in the right company. When you're at this level of fame, it's difficult to stay nice in any company without the right people in your life. Those people are rare, sadly... even when you're dirt poor.

[@josteinv.jordet257]

In his song "asshole" he says "maybe im an asshole too" and sometimes he is , but not all of the time, you can say he is a complete douche bag, but he's actually pretty nice on the inside. So stop saying that

[@stanknugget]

Neil Peart 2 Ok, you greedy dickhead.

[@eddiemuniz443]

It was Eric's time.just think of what he left behind in 41 years and the effect and influence he had on people.July 25 1980 N.Y. Palladium.Erics first show with kiss.He did a drum solo that still resonates in my head !!! He also had that rasp singing Black Diamand.

[@ronaldshank7589]

Vocally, he was as good as Peter Criss, maybe even better! Drumming-wise? It ain't even close! Eric Carr beats Peter Criss by a BILLION MILES!!!

[@elsaloof]

Eric, our pretty boy. You're on our minds every second, and we miss you more by everyday that goes. You gave us so much. You inspired so many, and we're gonna do what you couldn't finish. We're gonna live for you. We love you undescribably much. Hope you have it peacefully up there in the clouds, and playing drums for all the angels. I bet you have a whole crowd there cheering for you. Cuz we are. You are our angel. Rest i peace, and never forget how much we love you Paul Charles Caravello☁️🤍🦊

[@gregorystell6358]

i was too young to know eric carrs music with kiss but for gene simmons I have the upmost respect for him not just as a great musician but a person that cares about his fans cares about his community and cares about who he works with.

[@RastaSaiyaman]

I heard of people who talked about Gene cutting off Eric's life insurance from the band's budget. Those people need to watch this clip, Gene's demeanor, the tone in his voice is anything but business-like, he talks about losing a friend and you see that it still hurts to talk about Eric Carr's death. He's talking not about Eric Carr but about Paul Caravello and he's doing so as Chaim Weitz, not as Gene Simmons.

[@Dinokreechur]

This man has said word for word what I have said all along. Do not mourn their death, rejoice over their life. However, I am still going to visit Eric's burial place.

[@softuniverse7771]

crazy how genes "story" is completely at odds from pauls who was like 'no way we thought he would die!"

[@bobshenix]

I don't believe either of them completely. But I think Paul's account is probably closer to the truth, and at least he expressed regret over the way they treated Eric in his final months.

[@tcconnection]

2 different time frames referenced

[@freepressright]

Listen to the audio from Paul's book. Paul alleged that Eric refused to speak to them, and so did his family. He claims that they had zero info on Eric and found out he died only from someone the paramedics found in his rolodex at home.

[@TheJohnnyCotts]

As they say, somewhere in the middle, the truth lies.

[@jonnstoffer]

I recently watched the Eric Carr story and was blown away by his personality and love all who knew him felt for the guy. I really would liked to have met him and seen him perform.

[@JackSlugman]

A truly likeable Gene. Totally out of character.

[@ferox965]

I met Gene in 02. We had a very intense half hour talk about music and life. This is what he was like with me. Very cool, down to earth and real. As I was with him.

[@mauriciotorresrivera2991]

I actually think this is his true character. I believe the egotistical jerk persona is nothing but an act.

[@stickitinyourear2011]

Gene had a great relationship with Eric unlike Paul. That’s why I believe Gene’s story over Paul’s.

[@ronaldshank7589]

You mean Saint Paul? He acts like his poo doesn't stink, when in fact, his poo stinks even worse than Gene's...and that's a stretch!

[@mooch514]

This is not Eric's funeral...he's just explaining what happened

[@benn_bazaa]

mooch514 the whole world knows that

[@mooch514]

@@benn_bazaa you had some smartasses saying gene was promoting his basses at carr's funeral. Not everyone is awake in life!

[@look_its_rocknroll]

R.I.P eric carr, he was truly such a kind and wonderful human being that didn't deserve such a fate, may his soul live on.

[@Warrior99980]

Once Eric Carr actually did a telephone interview with someone from my college newspaper. He didn't have to do it, but he did, that's the kind of guy Eric Carr was.

[@bobshenix]

Eric was as down to Earth as rock stars get. Period.

[@ajaxrules1975]

I miss Eric Carr in KISS. R.I.P. Eric.

[@ColoradoOwl]

But in Paul's book he said that Eric's family basically wrote them off after Eric passed. Paul says he now knows why, and he wishes he could do it differently

[@queenbarbtherockstar6218]

gene is such a good so is paul god bless both of them i love them i lost my great aunt from stomach cancer i miss her very much she had two to three weeks left to live she didn't make though one week she passed away right before Christmas i miss her 😔

[@alcastro4909]

Eric Carr was the Best Drummer Kiss Ever Had !!!

[@levinolan636]

Gene is a good man. You can say things about him but who of us are perfect ? We all are human. Gene and Eric and Paul are good guys. They worked hard and against the odds because successful. Who can fault them for that . Nobody. God bless

[@jeremycummings6702]

Eric Carr is one of the best class Acts in Rock Music got to meet Kiss in 1988 and Eric and Gene were so great they were so nice and I'll never forget how humble they both were. It was a awesome moment in my life have loved kiss as long as I can remember.

[@mightymorphinmonty7618]

Rest In Peace Eric Carr. You’ll always be loved and remembered by everyone and me. Thank for everything you do. :(

[@Footy_Fan]

I had no interest in PLAYING any instruments whatsoever. However, I had been a KISS fan, literally since 1974, when I was 4 years old, the year their debut album was released. Me, my best friend, his brother, and HIS best friend all had a different favorite member of KISS (mine was Ace). This was quite fortuitous, as we used to pretend we were the band members, with their powers from KISS meets the Phantom of the Park. When it was said Peter was leaving, I was livid. I didn't care who replaced him. It wasn't going to be KISS.....then I saw Eric and my desire to become a drummer flew out of the gate in earnest. It took me a very, very long time to get over his passing, but I was blessed to see the lads on the Crazy Nights tour. R.I.P. Eric! Thanks for inspiring me to do something I had previously had no interest whatsoever in doing. You were the only "idol" I ever had. Much love to you, and I hope to catch up with you on the other side of the Pearly Gates.

[@tomdavis3488]

R...I...P .....ERIC We will all miss you..

[@makmae9519]

Does anyone else find it strange that Eric Carr and Freddie Mercury died on the same day . November 24, 1991

[@puppaman]

Strange in what way?

[@greenbastard]

2 legends, 1 day. Very sad.

[@jasonfranich5601]

@@puppaman well then there is 365 days and 366. days in a leap year so its very low odds that you'll die on the same day, almost impossible but it happened that's why it's strange think about it

[@puppaman]

I`d call it a sad coincidence or something. "Strange" sounds like something paranormal :)

[@Dani_BL]

Eric carr was a legend because of his heart cancer he died. But theres one eric carr left, emc productions

[@pattiecomo4749]

hes such a sincere man and loved by so many , i never listen to a second gossip i dont believe what people say about him , hes a great father and a faithful husband

[@1313s]

Gene is a gentleman above the level of being a great friend and human to his family and friends

[@recabitejehonadab2654]

You hear about Eric Carr and you complain you how bad life is going?!? Puts life in perspective.

[@jwmalcolm2282]

As much of a douche Gene can be, he sincerely loved Eric and it shows here❤️

[@Jethrofinger]

I've never seen Gene this soft spoken. He and the guys must really miss Eric. :(

[@starraider2291]

Gene Simmons has a kind soul.

[@robolson1843]

Love this band.....love its music and love the members.

[@HistoryChannel1776]

Paul and Gene did him dirty.

[@tinotse2007]

The only time I heard of Eric Carr.s Name was during the Lick It Up & Animalize. As well the Hot In The Shade Album

[@quezsez0717]

Thank you Gene for keepin' real. There are folks out there that don't truly know the whole story. They need to see this from the lion's 'tongue'. Truth be told, Gene and Paul loved Eric. Rest In Peace Eric. We miss you deeply.

[@saadatabad1]

RESPECT. Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are proper.

[@daverain1967]

every once in a while Gene shows real class, this is one of those times. Thanks so much for posting.

[@jaat6916]

Gene’s sincere here.

[@ricklane8554]

What a personality, huge charisma!!

[@westnblu]

Well it's the good that die young right? No mystery here. RIP Eric Carr. Gr8 drummer and a champion human being , privileged 2 have seen him performing live in Melbourne.

[@parkwaypro9838]

Two different stories from Gene and Paul. Paul fell in love with Eric Singer during his solo tour while Eric and Paul admittedly had a strained relationship. Eric was kept isolated from Kiss in his final days because he knew they were going to fire him and terminate his insurance. Paul was fed up with Eric. I'm inclined to believe Gary Corbett instead of Gene and Paul because those two were very close during the HITS days.

[@arthurdayne01]

Fired is too harsh of a word

[@trevorthompson7604]

God bless Eric gene did him a great tribute here

[@jrm7170]

I'm glad I found this because you can never believe what you read hear on the radio or none of these rock magazines so I am really happy I got to see this I lost 5 really close friends in 1yr at separate times I celebrate their lives every day even still talk to them cause I don't have any close friends anymore can't go threw that again. thanks for sharing this who ever may have put this up.

[@rybones1311]

I recorded and put it up, and I'm glad it found you.

[@ACF5074]

I actually knew Eric's parents for a short while after he passed. They were really nice people...

[@ei_banana]

Gene Simmons really hangs out with those mafia people lol😅

[@NxDoyle]

I'm not a big KISS fan, so I don't know why my KZbin feed contained a segment from Paul Stanley's book. However it happened, I just listened to it, and it's wildly at variance with Gene Simmons' story here. Paul said that he and Gene were shut out of Eric's life after Eric had undergone open heart surgery. Paul also claims that it never occurred to him that Eric would die, which made it all the more shocking when he received the call that Eric _had_ died. Again, according to Paul, Eric and his family had turned their backs on Paul and Gene because Eric felt as if he'd been cut adrift by them.

[@toddbedusek2780]

I saw kiss with Eric Carr at one of his last shows at alpine valley, hot in the shade tour .

[@theshadowboxer]

Gene seemed genuinely affected by Eric's passing and I believe it to be true. God rest and thanks Gene for sharing this.

[@OzzieAndy1983]

+theshadowboxer Eric was like a brother to Gene.

[@guitarace82]

how cool must that have been for that kid? I would've been so nervous to ask for a handshake and he got a very unique interaction with Gene out of it for all to see. Very cool

[@otismack5748]

From all of what I read in terms of both camps both from the KISS Organization and Eric’s loved ones, I truly believe both Paul and Uncle Gene are wrongfully and indirectly blamed for Eric’s passing especially when this again was this was a extremely rare form of a tumor found in Eric’s heart which at the time was unheard of. Stanley and Simmons were giving their all trying to do whatever they thought was best for the sake of Eric’s health at the same time they didn’t realize they were denying Eric his time in the band.

[@bloodsling]

I read he was also bald from chemo and wore a wig in that video. Fought like a champion right to the end.

[@Lore-wv5mt]

2:00 he said paul n him knew he wasnt going to make it but paul mention that he didnt think he was going to make it. He never thought he wasnt going to passed.

[@chrisstanley81]

Best years of KISS Eric was fenomenal on drums, one of the world's best.

[@MomwithJesusGOD]

God bless Gene, and paul, ace eric , peter. etc...we love you KISS!!

[@Dinokreechur]

+Marty L. ALL of KISS. not just the originals.

[@robinbrl]

Very nice tribute to Eric, Mr. Gene Simmons.

[@MichaelDouglasSkewes]

that is a very different story then Paul's story !

[@1badjesus]

Michael Skewes I KNOW!! ..I just wrote a long comment on that very thing.

[@garyhall2770]

@@jimmykrackkorn4347 I'm thinking Paul was telling the truth.

[@ToniaLenza-bs5cv]

RIP Eric Carr

[@Nightmare-kn6ee]

R.i.p Eric you'll always be missed

[@monikaudvardy8980]

This video was uploaded 6 yrs ago. In the meantime the truth revealed. They, actually, paul is the boss, so they FIRED Eric and did not paid His medical bills that's why Eric's family did not let them visit Eric in hospital. Don't believe me? Google is your friend! They were not even invited to Eric's funeral! They were there and played the good guys. So, "nice" lies, chaim! As time goes by, now everything seems to be forgiven paul and chaim, so I say no more... Money talks...

[@anahowana]

Chaim Witz, he lives and dies for gold and silver !

[@andrewsulfaro3468]

What a phenomenal drummer, his death unfortunately gets overshadowed by Freddie Mercurys death on the same day however I wish both were still here

[@elcaminodelrey]

Gene is a fantastic and great guy. Rip Eric Carr (!) We miss u, Eric.

[@ericbock3603]

elcaminodelrey why does everyone rag on Gene? everyone looks at him like he is a Jew. well, he is Jewish and was bought up to respect money and work. after he bought home his first 10 billion check, his mother said , what is next. he and Paul kept the band rich so you don't hear them crying.

[@bobshenix]

@@ericbock3603 Paul himself is on record saying he feels terrible about how they handled the Eric situation. It has nothing to do with him and Gene being Jews.

[@rebeccataylor621]

@@bobshenix Paul and Gene told Eric to get well and take good care of himself and neither knew he would not survive..They thought they were doing right by him by wanting him to take the time to get well again. Eric took that as they didn’t want him anymore in the band. He stopped talking to either of them and told everyone they basically kicked him to the curb. Maybe that’s how he perceived it. But they made sure his bills were paid and that he had great insurance. Maybe they misunderstood each other. Maybe people thought they should have done more for him and his family financially. But I think they wanted Eric back in the band but wanted him to worry more about getting well at the time he got cancer.

[@BeardedForever]

My subwoofer enjoyed playing this.

[@jimmydcap]

Today was the anniversary of Eric's passing.

[@meant4hell]

This is a nice side of Gene Simmons, people who hate him should watch this video.

[@MrAristhan]

He died on the same day as Freddie Mercury, November 24 1991, I think they made a superband at heaven.

[@BeeBumper]

In Paul's words he expected Eric to recover and never considered he'd die, so which is it?

[@bobshenix]

The truth is they were ready to move on either way and it's all about BUSINE$$.

[@luvittodeath7031]

@@bobshenix well, you gotta move on, with this kind of situation it’s either move on or quit.

[@bobshenix]

@@luvittodeath7031 Not really... a short hiatus is something bands do from time to time, even in the absence of major tragedies.

[@ronaldshank7589]

I think that here, Gene was being realistic. Too bad that Paul couldn't pull his head out of the proverbial sand, and do the same thing!

[@donbrewer8356]

Thanks for posting this. RIP Eric Carr.

[@rwcrsarrc]

The best rock drummer since Bonham imo he was great

[@Carrjam94]

What a nice thing of Gene to share this story! God bless you Eric

[@jerektimentwa8747]

I seen Kiss 4 times in concert... 3 times wit 80’s wit Carr n Kulick.. Once in 90’s wit Ace n Peter..

[@jackyhart4135]

I knew he was always a sweet guy

[@Billy-Box]

Gene is a great man.

[@r0cketride]

Thanks for sharing. Eric is missed...

[@oiuykghkjgkg]

this is why i love gene

[@trevorthompson7604]

spoken like a true gentleman