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ERIC CARR (7/12/50 - 11/24/91)

Because Eric was a drummer there is not too much of a separate discography for him. As a tribute to him I will attempt to detail his carreer here and his notable recordings and songs. NOTE: The solo album graphic presented here is a combination of two currently available on the net. The pseudo album cover is available at KISS Asylum, and the painting, commissioned by Eric himself, by Eraldo Carugati, the artist who did the original solo album covers, comes from a poster currently available from the KISS Freaks site (www.kissfreaks.com). I have combined the two for use here.

THE CELLERMEN: I CRY AT NIGHT
No Label - Independent Release (USA, c. 1967)

   A1. I Cry At Night (2:01) - Caravello
   B1. Your Turn To Cry (2:09) - Caravello

This independent single is not a proper release, as such, it was a private pressing of aproximately 25 copies which was pressed for distribution to record lables in hopes of getting interest in the band. It is however, some of the earliest recorded Eric Carr, who plays harmonica, tamborine and sings. Track 1 was included on a KISS tribute Album, "KAOL2: Creatures Of The Net", released in early 1998. Track 2 was released on the reissue of "KAOL Music From The Folder '99" later that same year. Both songs have since been withdrawn from KAOL releases.

THE CELLARMEN: THEN I MADE A WISH
No Label - Independent Release (USA, c. 1968)

   A1. Then I Made A Wish
   B1. I Found You

This independent single is not a proper release, as such, it was a private pressing of aproximately 15 copies which was pressed for songwriter's to publish their material.

CRYSTAL COLLINS: NO MATTER HOW YOU TRY
No Label - Independent Release (USA, c. 1969)

   A1. No Matter How You Try
   B1. When You Grow Tired

Crystal Collins was a friend of members of the Cellarmen who sang vocals on two demo recordings with the band providing the backing music. As with the case with the previously mentioned singles, this will not found in record stores!

disco BIONIC BOOGIE

Polydor PD-1-6123 (USA, 1977) 

   A1. Dance Little Dreamer			(3:40) - Diamond
   A2. Risky Changes				(6:19) - Diamond
   A3. Don't Lose That Number (Mumbo Jumbo)	(4:50) - Diamond
   A4. Boogie Boo				(5:16) - Diamond
   B1. We Must Believe in Magic			(4:56) - Diamond
   B2. Stop The Music				(4:53) - Diamond
   B3. Feel Like Dancing			(3:55) - Diamond / Gregory
   B4. Big West					(4:50) - Diamond

Back in 1996/7 if one were to look at A&C Memorobilia's site (that's Eric's family's site) one would be able to view a Mother Nature / Father Time with the band billed as "Bionic Boogie" and listing their 'hits' "Risky Changes" and "Cream". Well the songs were by Bionic Boogie, but the recordings have nothing whatsoever to do with Eric Carr or MN/FT, except in the fact that they appeared billed as that band to perform those disco hits. "Risky Changes(Edit)/Big West" was also available as a 7" and 12" single. "Cream (Always Rises To The Top)/Chains" was a later 12" single as was "Hot Butterfly". One last Bionic Boogie single was "Tiger, Tiger"... Musicians on the recordings include Gregg Diamond, Lance Quinn, Steve Love, Jim Gregory, Alan Schwartzberg...

LIGHTNING: DISCO SYMPHONY

Casablanca NBD-20205DJ (US, Nov. 1979)
[See It!] Promotional 12" Center Ring 

   A1. Disco Symphony			(10:05) - Siano
   B1. Baby Without Your Love		(07:03) - Siano

A 12" Single off the album. Produced by Lewis Merenstein and Ralph Moss. Assistant producer Howard Merritt. Recorded at the Sound Place, NY. I've only seen this as a promo. Because of the track length it is doubtful that this was released in 7" format.

disco disco LIGHTNING: LIGHTNING

Casablanca NBLP-7170 (USA, Nov. 1979)
[See It!] Zoom picture of rear cover credits!
[See It!] Album Center Ring, Promotional Version I (PRC)
[See It!] Album Center Ring, Promotional Version II (Casa)
[See It!] Album Center Ring, Normal Release Version (PRC)
[Lyrics] 

   A1. Disco Symphony			(10:05) - Siano
   A2. In And Out Of Love		(06:41) - Siano
   B1. Baby Without Your Love		(07:03) - Siano
   B2. I Love The Way You Love Me	(05:25) - Siano/Henderson/Dozier
   B3. One Step At A Time		(06:28) - Henderson/Dozier

Produced by Lewis Merenstein and Ralph Moss. Assistant producer Howard Merritt. Recorded at the Sound Place, NY. Eric is creditted as Paul Caravello on drums and backing vocals. This record is extremely rare and hard to find. "Bionic Boogie" actually an alternative touring name for Mother Nature Father Time and featured some of the same people Eric had been working with for most of the 1970's, yet "Bionic Boogie" is mentioned nowhere on the packaging. There are two versions of the packaging: the spine on one is sliver/grey with black lettering; and on the other it is beige, a wrap around of the cover graphic. There are also two pressings, one by Casablanca and one by PolyGram, both at the same time. Additionally, I am finally able to confirm that regular release versions of the album, copies *NOT* stamped "promo" on the cover or album, *WERE* released, but these are far more rare than the promotional version judging by the number that have turned up. There are also copies which list the wrong release code (NBLP7173, which was actually Don McClean). Other band members on the record: 

   Paul Caravello_________Drums/Backing Vocals
   John Henderson_________Guitar/Backing Vocals/Lead Vocals
			  on A2, B2 & B3.
   Tom Siano______________Guitar/Backing Vocals
   Eddie Dozier___________Backing Vocals/Lead Vocals on A1 & B1.
   David Collier__________Bass/Backing Vocals.
   Jerry Plotkin__________Keyboards.
   Bo Tamlyn______________Synthesizer on A1, A2, B1, & B3.
   Obie O' Brian__________Keyboards.
   Dino Kovacs____________Keyboards.
   Jeff Ross______________Guitar.
   Ricky Cardona__________Congos on A1.
   Julie Burger___________Backing Vocals on A2 & B2.
   Holly Oasi_____________Backing Vocals on A2 & B2.
   Mika Richardson________Strings & Horns Arranging

Larger high resolution copys of the above images are available. Zoom in on the rear cover image to read the back credits (click on it!), and click on the front cover for a larger scan! According to Dale Sherman in Black Diamond, 5 or six copies of the album exist - this I know to be incorrect as I know the location of 15 copies, I myself own 3 and sold 8 others. Other sources close to the Caravello family put the number closer to fifty, this I agree with though it doesn't affect the rarity of the album!

Statistics on the copies that have been found (so far!):
Regular Release Version NBLP-7170 = 1
- PolyGram Pressing = 1
Promotional Release Version NBLP-7170DJ = 14
- Casablanca Pressing = 11
- PolyGram Pressing = 3

adams BRYAN ADAMS: CUTS LIKE A KNIFE

A&M 4919 (USA, 1983)
A&M 75021-3288-2/4 (USA, CD Reissue) 

   08. Don't Leave Me Lonely		(5:09) - Adams/Carr/Vallance

Produced by Bryan Adams and Bob Clearmountain. Engineered by Bob Clearmountain. Includes an Eric Carr song. Bryan wrote songs with KISS members for both Killers and Creatures.

wow WENDY O. WILLIAMS: W.O.W.

Jem/Passport Records PB-6034 (US, 1984)
Music For Nations MFN-24 (UK, 1984) 

   01. I Love Sex (And Rock And Roll)    (3:47) - Simmons/Beech/Swenson/Tolliver/Stotts
   02. It's My Life                      (3:58) - Simmons/Stanley
   03. Priestess                         (3:23) - Beech/Swenson/Romanelli
   04. Thief In The Night                (3:47) - Simmons/Weissman
   05. Opus in Cm7                       (4:20) - Swenson/Romanelli
   06. Ready To Rock                     (5:11) - Swenson/Romanelli/Stotts
   07. Bump And Grind                    (4:27) - Beech/Swenson/Romanelli/Tolliver/Stotts
   08. Legends Never Die                 (4:25) - Simmons/Free/Mitchell
   09. Ain't None Of Your Business       (3:27) - Simmons/Carr/Vincent

Produced by Gene Simmons. Engineered by Frank Filipetti. 2nd Engineer: Tom Roberts. Assistant Engineers: Billy Miranda, Tom Brick, and Moira Marquis. Recoded and mixed at Right Track Studios, NY. Track 02 allegedly features the music of KISS with the vocals of Wendy added in which case it would include Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Eric Carr, and Vinnie Vincent plus lead overdubs by Wes Beech. Cover credits list Ace Frehley as the 'Special Guest' on Track 7. Paul Stanley is credited on guitar on track 6. Eric Carr is credited on drums on Track 8. Click on cover for large scan.

stars V/A: HEAR 'N AID

Mercury/PolyGram 826-044-1/4 (US, 5/86)
Mercury/Phonogram 826-044-2 (US CD Reissue, 5/94) 

   01. Heaven's On Fire (Live)		(3:30) - Stanley/Child

Benefit album for famine relief. One KISS song recorded live in Detroit for the MTV/Animalize Alive concert which included Eric on drums, one of only two live tracks released with him.

ACE FREHLEY: FREHLEY'S COMET

Atlantic/Megaforce 81749-1/2/4 (US, 7/7/87) 

   02. Breakout				(3:38) - Frehley/Carr/Scarlett

One Eric Carr co-written track, originally "Heaven", that started out life as an instrumental jam during the recording of "The Elder", which also turned up in instrumental form (sans Ace) on KISS' 1992 album, Revenge.

bogus... dude! V/A: BILL AND TED'S BOGUS JOURNEY (OST)

Atlantic/Interscope 7567-91725-2 (US, 6/91) 

   03. God Gave Rock & Roll to You II	(5:22) - Ballard/Stanley/Simmons/Ezrin

Eric Singer drums on the only KISS track, Eric Carr on backing vocals, so two KISS drummers on one song. Executive producer: Tom Whalley. Eric Singer's recording debut with KISS.

revenge KISS: REVENGE

Mercury/PolyGram 848-037-1/2/4/5 (US, 5/14/92)
PolyStar PHCR-36 (Japan, Digipak SE)
PolyStar PHCR-1169 (Japan)
RIAA: Gold

   05. God Gave Rock 'N' Roll To You II	(5:18) - Ballard/Stanley/Simmons/Ezrin
   12. Carr Jam 1981			(2:46) - Carr

Track 12 was an altered version of "Heaven" that had been recorded during the Elder sessions in 1981. Ace's guitars were removed and replaced by Bruce and the piece was shortened to primarily display the drum solo section. On track 5 Eric had provided harmonies.

KISS: YOU WANTED THE BEST, YOU'VE GOT THE BEST!

Mercury PHCR-1450 (Japan, 7/5/96) 

Japanese Version & US Vinyl:
   13. New York Groove			(4:10) - Ballard

Executive Producer - Jason A. Linn. Production Coordinator - Tommy Thayer. Track 13 recorded at The Tonight Studios. Mastered and Digitally Edited at Precision Mastering by Stephen Marcussen. Japanese version includes New York Groove recorded live in Sydney, Australia, November 11, 1980, with Eric, one of only two live tracks ever released featuring him (the other, of course, is the live version of "Heaven's On Fire" which was included on some European and Japanese vinly releases in 1985).

ACE FREHLEY: 12 PICKS

Atlantic/Megaforce 1976-2/4 (US, 4/8/97) 

   08. Breakout (Live)			(3:30) - Frehley/Carr/Scarlet

Again, just a co-written Carr track.

12 ERIC CARR MEMORIAL TRIBUTE

Unofficial Issue (USA) 

   01. Intro
   02. King Of The Mountain
   03. About the broadcast...
   04. Heaven's On Fire
   05. EC commercial spot...
   06. Under The Gun
   07. More blurb...
   08. Interview, Dec. 23, 1989 for WCWP...
   09. More blurb...
   10. Little Caesar 
   11. No, No, No
   12. About Chikara...
   13. Interview, Cont.
   14. More blurb...
   15. Don't Leave Me Lonely
   16. More blurb...
   17. Interview, Cont.
   18. All Hell's Breakin' Loose
   19. Legends Never Die
   20. Ain't None Of Your Business
   21. About Eric's early life and bands...
   22. I Cry At Night
   23. About the Elder...
   24. Escape From The Island
   25. Under The Rose
   26. Breakout
   27. Carr Jam 1981
   28. Interview, cont.
   29. About other KISS members...
   30. Your Turn To Cry
   31. About Rockheads...
   32. Interview, Cont.
   33. Beth '88
   34. Interview, Cont.
   35. Closing...



   36. Off the air stuff with Eric...

While this may not be an "official" product, it is too good, too poignant to pass up including here. Created by Tony Mal (who seems to be on Hell of a dedicated guy!) for broadcast on WCWP 88.1 FM in 1992, the package features a 1989 interview plus, for the first time ever, the two Cellermen tracks! Coverage is provided for all the songs Eric was involved with, and his history. It really is a marvelous celebration of his life! The fantastic packaging features the famed Eric Carr solo style painting.

[Image] ERIC CARR: THE ROCKHEADS

Rockhard Records RB-2899 (USA, 2/99) 

   01. Too Cool For School		(4:00) - Carr/Kulick/Mitchell
   02. Tiara				(4:26) - Carr/Kulick/Mitchell
   03. Can You Feel It?			(4:04) - Carr/Kulick/Mitchell
   04. Nasty Boys			(3:27) - Carr/Kulick/Mitchell/Davies

Produced by Eric Carr, Bruce Kulick and Adam Mitchell. Finally released, the long awaited songs from Eric's Rockhead's project which he sang, drummed, and played bass on. Bruce provides guitar. This issue is limited to 5000 copies. As a big fan of Eric I'd really suggest that you get this EP! A full length CD is planned for later this year including more Eric material!

[Image] ERIC CARR: ROCKOLOGY

Rockhard Records EURCD-246 (USA, 11/99)
J-Disc/Zane Records ZACB-1023-2 (Japan, 11/24/99)
[See It!] Japanese Version Obi
[See It!] Japanese Insert Sheet Part 1 | Part 2 

Disc 01:
   01. Eyes Of Love			(3:29) - Carr/Kulick/Mitchell
   02. Somebody's Waiting		(3:48) - Carr/Kulick/Mitchell
   03. Heavy Metal Baby			(4:34) - Carr/Kulick/Mitchell
   04. Just Can't Wait			(3:56) - Carr/Kulick/Mitchell
   05. Mad Dog				(3:16) - Carr/Kulick/Mitchell
   06. You Make Me Crazy		(4:04) - Carr/Kulick/Mitchell
   07. Nightmare			(4:22) - Carr/Kulick/Mitchell
   07. Nightmare (Live Demo)		(3:42) - Carr/Kulick/Mitchell
   09. Too Cool For School		(4:00) - Carr/Kulick/Mitchell
   10. Tiara				(4:26) - Carr/Kulick/Mitchell
   11. Can You Feel It?			(4:04) - Carr/Kulick/Mitchell
   12. Nasty Boys			(3:27) - Carr/Kulick/Mitchell/Davies
Disc 02:
   01. Eyes Of Love (Alternate Version)
   02. ESP: Four Day Creep
   03. Bruce Kulick: 495 (Demo)

Produced by Bruce Kulick. A full length CD including more Eric material! Some copies come with a bonus disc... The Japanese release version has a different plain CD Print rather than the picture print on the US version.

[Image] ERIC CARR: ROCKOLOGY

Spitfire Records 5099-2 (USA, 2000) 

   01. Eyes Of Love			(3:29) - Carr/Kulick/Mitchell
   02. Somebody's Waiting		(3:48) - Carr/Kulick/Mitchell
   03. Heavy Metal Baby			(4:34) - Carr/Kulick/Mitchell
   04. Just Can't Wait			(3:56) - Carr/Kulick/Mitchell
   05. Mad Dog				(3:16) - Carr/Kulick/Mitchell
   06. You Make Me Crazy		(4:04) - Carr/Kulick/Mitchell
   07. Nightmare			(4:22) - Carr/Kulick/Mitchell
   07. Nightmare (Live Demo)		(3:42) - Carr/Kulick/Mitchell
   09. Too Cool For School		(4:00) - Carr/Kulick/Mitchell
   10. Tiara				(4:26) - Carr/Kulick/Mitchell
   11. Can You Feel It?			(4:04) - Carr/Kulick/Mitchell
   12. Nasty Boys			(3:27) - Carr/Kulick/Mitchell/Davies

Produced by Bruce Kulick. Advance promo of the Spitfire reissue.

[IMAGE] V/A: METALIZED

E.M.I. Music DPRO-200-1 (Canada, 2000)
[See It!] Metalized Rear Cover Inlay | CD Scan 

   03. ALICE COOPER - Blow Me A Kiss
   05. MOTLEY CRUE - Hell On High Heels
   11. UNION -  Do Your Own Thing
   13. ERIC CARR - Eyes Of Love

Compilation of current metal. Also includes a track from Union and material from Poison, Motley Crue, Dio, Alice Cooper (which has Eric Singer on Drums) and others. Click on cover for large scan. Thanks to Jeff Whitlock for the scans!

[Image] KISS

Demos & Unreleased Material 1980-1991 

   01. Deadly Weapons (1980)			(4:47) - Recorded.
   02. Heaven/Breakout (1981)			(0:00) - not the Revenge version!
   03. Don't Leave Me Lonely (1982)		(0:00) - Eric demo with him on bass, vocals, and drums.
   03. Legends Never Die (1984)			(4:25) - Simmons/Free/Mitchell, eric on drums.
   04. Ain't None Of Your Business (1984)	(3:27) - Simmons/Carr/Vincent
   05. Dial L For Love (1987)			(0:00) - Carr/Mitchell*
   06. Electric Thunder (1989)			(0:00) - Carr/?
   07. Rock Your Mind (1989)			(0:00) - recorded for Ace's Trouble Walkin'
   08. Elephant Man (1991)			(0:00) - Only written, never recorded

More than Eric's contribution to the band, stuff which never made it to release. Some only written, some were recorded. * were possibly recorded/demoed.

Chronology of Paul Caravello

Compiled from online sources and recent books...

1950, July 12 - Paul born in Brooklyn, New York.

1950s - While in grade school at PS-159 plays Scarecrow, in the Wizerd of Oz, and gets stuck on the tree...

1964, Autumn - Paul begins studying cartooning at the Manhattan High School of Art and Design.

1964, Autumn - After six weeks studying cartooning, where he was unable to "draw on demand", Paul switches courses to study photography... or was it drinking?

1968, June - Paul graduates from high school only gaining a general Diploma due to the loss of direction during the previous four years.

1968 - Paul's earliest proper band, The Cellermen, record two demos, both of which were written and sung by Paul. "Your Turn To Cry" and "I Cry At Night" heavily show the Beatles influence which had gotten Paul interested in music around early-1965. They also display Paul's songwriting and vocal talents.

1970 - Paul works for the Royal Tobacco Company delivering cigarettes for international export at Kennedy Airport in NY.

1970 - Paul teams up with John (Guitar) and Sarita (Vocals) Henderson to form Salt & Pepper with three other musicians. The other three are African-American musicians, hence the band name. These three stay together for the 1970's in a band with an often changing line-up and name!

1973, February - A photo Paul appears in the centerfold of the New York Daily Herald with the caption, "Is it a boy or a girl?"

1973 - "Salt & Pepper" change their name to Creation.

1973, December - Damon DeFreis joins Creation on keyboards.

1974, June 28 - Creation play "The Pit" at Gulliver's in Port Chester, New York.

1974, June 29 - Creation play "The Pit" at Gulliver's in Port Chester, New York.

1974, June 30 - While Creation are playing a show at a Gulliver's Resturant/Night Club in Port Chester, New York, fire breaks out at arounf 1am, resulting in the death of two band members, the keyboard player and lead singer George Chase, and 22 members of the audience. Paul saves the life of the band's vocalist, Sarita Henderson.

1974, July 1 - As a result of the fire, both Paul and John Henderson, appear in the New York Times recounting the events of the previous night.

1974, July - Paul and John again recount the events surrounding the fire, this time on CBS' Sunday morning TV News program, "Sunday".

1974, July/August - Creative Talent Associates, Creation's management, organize a benefit concert featuring many of their acts to help provide Creation with replacement equipment for that lost in the fire.

1974, Summer/Autumn - "Creation" change their name to Mother Nature, Father Time, a name which Paul stongly dislikes..

1977 - Using the alternative touring name of Bionic Boogie, MNFT record material which appears on a Gregg Diamond produced single on the Polydor label.

1979, March 16 - Bionic Boogie play the Night Gallery Discoteque, Brooklyn, New York.

1979, Autumn - Using the stage name Lightning, MNFT release a 5 track album on the Casablanca label, "Lightning"...

1979, October - After years of stalling and lack of success, John Henderson finally quits MNFT to explore new options. The band members who all seem to agree that they were going nowhere also move off in search of new ideas.

1979, December - Paul becomes a member of a 4-piece rock combo, called Flasher, doing cover songs...

1980, March - Flasher's keyboard player, Paul Turino, quits... Paul is becoming despondent about his musical prospects.

1980, May - KISS start advertizing for a new drummer...

1980, June - (Early) Paul gives notice of his intention to quit Flasher.

1980, June - Paul bumps into Paul Turino, at a club in Queens, who suggests that Paul should quit Flasher and audition for KISS.. The next day Paul purchases "Unmasked"...

1980, June 17 - The deadline date for submission of prospective drummer's info-kits.

1980, June 18 - The day after the deadline date for submissions, Paul finally submits his resume/demo tape pack, housed in the famous bright-orange folder to Aucoin Management.

1980, June 19 - Paul attends an interview with Bill Aucoin at his Madison Avenue office. Later that day, on the suggestion of Bill Aucoin, Paul shaves his mustache off...

1980, June 20 - Paul recieves the call from Aucoin Management telling him that he is to audition with KISS...

1980, June 23 - Paul auditions with Gene, Paul and Ace, bashing out 5 tunes, including Black Diamond, Firehouse, Strutter, Is That You, and Detroit Rock City, which are video recorded by the band. He manages to get the band's autographs before leaving!

1980, July 1 - Paul is informed of his acceptance as the new drummer for KISS after Bill Aucion phones and leaves a message with his sister Loretta...

1980, July - Paul changes his name to Eric Carr, aparently with him and his then girlfriend Pantera picking names out of a hat, and designs his "Fox" makeup after rejecting chicken man (The Hawk costume) while at rehersals at the Palladium!

1980, Late July - Eric is officially announced as the new member of KISS.

1980, July 25 - Eric makes his live debut at New York's Palladium, formerly the Academy Of Music, in preparation for the forthcoming European Tour. His reception is favourable.

1980, August 29 - The Unmasked Tour begins in Rome, Italy.

1980, September 1 - Eric and Bill Aucoin mobbed by crowd in Genoa, Italy..

1980, September 2 - Skinheads attempt (unsuccessfully) to attack the band at Milan's football stadium..

1980, October 13 - European Tour concludes at Drammen, Norway.

1980, October - At a birthday party, held at New York's Roller Disco to celebrate Gene's 31st, Eric finally meets Peter Criss. A jam session follows with the likes of Cher and Diana Ross...

1980, November 2 - KISS arrive in Sydney, Australia.

1980, December 3 - Tour concludes in Auckland, New Zealand.

1991, November 24 - Eric Carr passes away at Bellevue Hospital.

1991, November 30 - Eric is interred at ..

1992, January 6 - A memorial service is held in Hollywood, CA, for Eric.

1993, Summer - KISS finally refuse to consider performing a benefit concert in memory of Eric.

1999, March - After years of waiting, musical material from Eric's Rockheads project is finally released - well worth the wait!!