Gene Simmons on Eric Carr's passing.
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- Опубликовано: 28 июл 2013
- 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.
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.
Jen Jen. You are very fortunate to have met Eric Carr.
The legacy lives on,only the good die young
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.
Unfortunately, Paul Stanley said a lot of things about Eric Carr in I think his audio book that I didn't like.
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
I am convinced that despite whatever quirks or faults Gene may have, he is a fantastic human being
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
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.
😂😂😂 in a pure narcissistic way of course
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
If Eric`s illness and passing doesn't teach somebody to live life to the fullest every day, nothing will. Nice tribute by Gene.
Your absolutely spot on with your comment i miss ERIC best drummer ever for KISS
why more than anyone one else who dies?
Why is he trying to talk about Eric when there are life size posters of Gene😮
Gene loved Eric like a brother and it really showed here. Very touching moment.
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
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
Eric was a class act and a fantastic drummer
agree
Agreed
Very nice person
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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!!!
Really sad, Eric Carr was a great player and it was a damn tragedy that he passed.
jmgmarcus he was and is my favorite drummer of KISS❤❤
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.
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.
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.
+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.
+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 RUclips. Stellar confusion!
+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.
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?
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. ❤️
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.
And he's also human
+NoMoreHideTheBall True. He is a very talented entertainer.
+NoMoreHideTheBall- He can be a jerk. He can also be the single sweetest guy you've ever known.
+Seanzie_73 There's a tutorial here on RUclips 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.
I met him in person. He's amazing with the fans.
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.
Paul admitted in his autobiography that they did shun Eric and that he regrets not handling things differently
i never thought i would see gene simmons being a human being, well done gene!
Gene and Paul are both very well spoken, intelligent people.
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.
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.
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.
OzzieAndy1983 I can respect that. Best.
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).
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.
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.
LoveThatPhantom definitely the best drummer.
Eric Carr was and STILL is my drumming idol. May he forever rest in peace. Love you Eric❤❤
LoveThatPhantom Get help, dickhead.
On this day 30 years ago. Eric Carr was gone.
Gene Simmons had a touching tribute here.
RIP Eric Carr 🙏
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 !
Just now catching your comment thanks for your words I've watched a lot of your videos through the years!
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.
Dude, same here! I met him and he was funny as shit and super cool..
No matter what people say of Gene this was great of him. RIP
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
Hasta en el funeral se marketea con su foto
Gene can be, and is at times, a massive douche bag, but here his words about Eric are actually touching n seem sincere
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.
@@joshway5599 Everyone is nice in the right company
@@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.
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
Neil Peart 2 Ok, you greedy dickhead.
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.
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.
Lol ya how charitable of him
@@bobshenix Gene was there for himself. He didn't have to discuss Eric. Don't be such a dik.
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.
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!
@@ronaldshank7589He also played guitar some. There’s a backstage outtake of Paul, Gene, Eric and Bruce playing an acoustic guitar and singing Beatles songs.
@@gmansgnarlyscienceshow2820 You're right! I'd forgotten about that. I saw the footage that you referred to, and yes, he sure could play guitar.
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.
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.
Gene can be really down to Earth. Seeing this side to him is important....💯🤘🎸
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..
Awwwwwwwww, that was so emotional! Poor Eric Carr.
That moment with Brice at the end was so sweet! They spoke Japanese to eachother! Cool.
Gene had a great relationship with Eric unlike Paul. That’s why I believe Gene’s story over Paul’s.
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!
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.
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!!!
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.
This is not Eric's funeral...he's just explaining what happened
mooch514 the whole world knows that
@@benn_bazaa you had some smartasses saying gene was promoting his basses at carr's funeral. Not everyone is awake in life!
A truly likeable Gene. Totally out of character.
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.
I actually think this is his true character. I believe the egotistical jerk persona is nothing but an act.
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.
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 😔
crazy how genes "story" is completely at odds from pauls who was like 'no way we thought he would die!"
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.
2 different time frames referenced
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.
As they say, somewhere in the middle, the truth lies.
I miss Eric Carr in KISS.
R.I.P. Eric.
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☁️🤍🦊
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.
I recorded and put it up, and I'm glad it found you.
Eric Carr was the Best Drummer Kiss Ever Had !!!
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.
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.
every once in a while Gene shows real class, this is one of those times. Thanks so much for posting.
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
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
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.
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.
Eric was as down to Earth as rock stars get. Period.
Love this band.....love its music and love the members.
Eric carr was a legend because of his heart cancer he died. But theres one eric carr left, emc productions
Thanks for sharing
R...I...P .....ERIC We will all miss you..
As much of a douche Gene can be, he sincerely loved Eric and it shows here❤️
Does anyone else find it strange that Eric Carr and Freddie Mercury died on the same day . November 24, 1991
Strange in what way?
2 legends, 1 day. Very sad.
@@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
I`d call it a sad coincidence or something. "Strange" sounds like something paranormal :)
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.
Gene is a gentleman above the level of being a great friend and human to his family and friends
I've never seen Gene this soft spoken. He and the guys must really miss Eric. :(
You hear about Eric Carr and you complain you how bad life is going?!? Puts life in perspective.
Very nice tribute to Eric, Mr. Gene Simmons.
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
This was great!!!
Rest In Peace Eric Carr. You’ll always be loved and remembered by everyone and me. Thank for everything you do. :(
Best years of KISS Eric was fenomenal on drums, one of the world's best.
What a personality, huge charisma!!
I actually knew Eric's parents for a short while after he passed. They were really nice people...
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
I understood every word. Thanks for posting this. RIP Eric Carr.
Gene Simmons has a kind soul.
RESPECT. Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are proper.
Do you have a video of the whole Q&A? My iphone ran out of memory and there's a part of the video that would mean the world to me to get a hold of.
God bless Eric gene did him a great tribute here
God bless Gene, and paul, ace eric , peter. etc...we love you KISS!!
+Marty L. ALL of KISS. not just the originals.
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...
Chaim Witz, he lives and dies for gold and silver !
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.
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.
Fired is too harsh of a word
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
Thanks for posting this. RIP Eric Carr.
So tell me Gene why didn't you or Paul appear in Eric's video Tale Of The Fox?
Why are there pictures of you up there Gene and not Eric? Just asking.
R.i.p Eric you'll always be missed
how long did he hold Gene's hand?
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.
Thanks for sharing. Eric is missed...
What a phenomenal drummer, his death unfortunately gets overshadowed by Freddie Mercurys death on the same day however I wish both were still here
Can't Understand..the sound is bad.. Captions Please
Paul and Gene did him dirty.
I saw kiss with Eric Carr at one of his last shows at alpine valley, hot in the shade tour .
What a nice thing of Gene to share this story! God bless you Eric
Sad the first half of the video but it finished the second half very cool and rather humorous
I'm not a big KISS fan, so I don't know why my RUclips 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.
this is why i love gene
Gene is a fantastic and great guy. Rip Eric Carr (!) We miss u, Eric.
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.
@@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.
@@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.
Hear hear Gene, RIP Eric
spoken like a true gentleman
Gene seemed genuinely affected by Eric's passing and I believe it to be true. God rest and thanks Gene for sharing this.
+theshadowboxer Eric was like a brother to Gene.
that is a very different story then Paul's story !
Michael Skewes I KNOW!! ..I just wrote a long comment on that very thing.
@@jimmykrackkorn4347 I'm thinking Paul was telling the truth.
Gene is a great man.
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.
God bless these band.
The best rock drummer since Bonham imo he was great
Eric did not die in vain.