Eric Carr

He wasn't the band's original drummer, but he'd long since earned a place of honor.

Records by current and former members of "the hottest band in the land."

"He rightfully pulled himself away from us and felt betrayed."

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Congratulations, you're in Kiss! Here's your big orange chicken costume.

Since 1973, the band has taken the stage with five different lead guitarists and three drummers. Here's who's played the most shows in each role.

Today (July 12) we remember one time Kiss drummer Eric Carr. He would have been 68. Birthday wishes also going out to Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci (51).

Michael James Jackson explains how he helped Kiss get the massive drum sound featured on their identity-reclaiming 1982 album 'Creatures of the Night.'

It was a very sad day for rock n roll 26 years ago (Nov. 24, 1991) as we lost two beloved rockers: Queen’s Freddie Mercury and Kiss drummer Eric Carr.

Today (July 12) we remember one time Kiss drummer Eric Carr. He would have been 67. Birthday wishes also going out to Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci (50).

It was a very sad day for rock n roll on Nov. 24, 1991. We lost two beloved rockers on that day. Queen’s Freddie Mercury died from AIDS complications at the age of 45 and we also lost Kiss drummer Eric Carr at the age of 41. Carr died after a battle with cancer.

Today (July 12) we remember one time Kiss drummer Eric Carr. He would have been 66. Birthday wishes also going out to Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci (49).