The Eric Carr Story

by Greg Prato

Overview

'The Eric Carr Story' is the first-ever book to tell the life story of Kiss drummer Eric Carr. Comprised of all-new interviews, the book also doubles as a study of 1980's era Kiss. You'll find insight into all of Kiss' albums that featured Carr (from producers Bob Ezrin, Michael James Jackson, and Ron Nevison), as well as those closest to him (sister Loretta Caravello, girlfriend Carrie Stevens, Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick), and music-related friends (Eddie Trunk, Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy, Anthrax's Charlie Benante). Also included is one of the last-ever interviews conducted with Kiss' original manager, Bill Aucoin, and for the first time ever, Kiss fans will be able to learn what the real story line to Kiss' controversial release '(Music From) The Elder' was all about (thanks to an explanation from Ezrin). Get ready to learn the true story about Eric's life, and a behind-the-scenes view of Kiss!

Product Details

BN ID:	2940012579744
Publisher:	Greg Prato
Publication date:	01/18/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	217 KB

About the Author

Greg Prato is a Long Island, New York-–based journalist, whose writing has appeared in such renowned publications as Rolling Stone, All Music Guide, and Classic Rock Magazine. He is the author of several popular books, 'A Devil on One Shoulder and an Angel on the Other: The Story of Shannon Hoon and Blind Melon,' 'Touched by Magic: The Tommy Bolin Story,' 'Grunge Is Dead: The Oral History of Seattle Rock Music, 'No Schlock . . . Just Rock!,' 'The Eric Carr Story,' 'MTV Ruled the World: The Early Years of Music Video,' and 'Sack Exchange: The Definitive Oral History of the 1980s New York Jets.'

Editorial Reviews

A new book from author Greg Prato about Carr and KISS’s 1980s period reveals much about Carr and his time with the hottest band in the world.

Peter Lindblad

If you're a fan of Kiss in any way, and that particular period, it's great to read Eric's story, from this kid named Paul Caravello from New York, that became the first replacement member in one of the biggest bands of all time, and really injected some new life and was extremely loved to this day by the fans - and rightfully so.

Eddie Trunk

THANK GOD SOMEONE HAS PUT OUT A REAL BOOK ABOUT ERIC. THE BOOK TELLS YOU, THE FAN THE WAY IT REALLY HAPPENED.

Tony Weathers

A must-buy for any KISS fan!

June Bug

For fans of KISS - from any era of their nearly 40 years together, this book is a must. It sheds a lot of light on what was going on when they came so close to completely ending it in 1980. In many ways, Eric Carr is the unsung hero of their so-called comeback. The Eric Carr Story lays it all out, spoken by many of those who were actually there.

Greg Barbrick

This book is great...an amazing person and I miss him to this day, and read his story in this book, it's very well done.

That Metal Show - Eddie Trunk

It is a great book man, it really is.

That Metal Show - Jim Florentine

For fans of KISS - from any era of their nearly 40 years together, this book is a must. It sheds a lot of light on what was going on when they came so close to completely ending it in 1980. In many ways, Eric Carr is the unsung hero of their so-called comeback. The Eric Carr Story lays it all out, spoken by many of those who were actually there.

null - Greg Barbrick

I would definitely say it's finally an accurate portrayal of one of the greatest drummers, and one of the nicest people that was ever, ever on the face of this earth.

null - Charlie Benante

It was very painful to read, and very informative. Of course being such a part of most of the years of Eric's KISS tenure, made me relive my years in the band with him. Naturally, a must read for any Eric fan.

UGO.com - Bruce Kulick