KISS Member Was ‘Held Back’ By Gene Simmons

Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick recently shared his thoughts regarding the late drummer Eric Carr and revealed Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley didn’t allow the drummer to show his real talent.

Bruce Kulick talks about Eric Carr

During a new interview with VRP Rocks , Bruce Kulick said the following about Carr:

“He’s so loved by the fans and he deserves every bit of it. He was somewhat tortured on his own thing but he was the most giving to the fans. He had more talent than Gene and Paul allowed him to do, which happens, but I know that Gene and Paul were very respectful of his musical contributions — his drumming, his vocals, and how he can contribute.”

“Occasionally he got involved with the songs. We had a song called ‘Little Caesar’ which was connected to him,” he continued.

“I always carry him in my heart, I do, and I have a soft spot for him and the fans know that he had a real impact in those years. Another unusual thing was the fact that yes he was in makeup for a little while and then of course I got to be with him without the makeup. That’s unusual obviously Vinnie [Vincent] for a hot minute was both, but it was just for a short period. Eric walked into ‘The Elder’ actually, which is really crazy. Then ‘Creatures of the Night’ wow, and ‘Lick It Up,’ wow. So at least he got to show what a drum sound everybody wants that right stuff like what ‘I Love it Loud’ sounds like and things like that.”

In 1991, Carr was diagnosed with heart cancer. He was sick and KISS brought in Eric Singer to play drums for their album ‘Revenge.’ Though Carr was still recuperating, he wanted to work on the song ‘God Gave Rock and Roll to You II,’ but was too weak to play drums.

Stanley stated that he tried to get Carr to focus on his health. However, Carr was determined to help with the project. Carr passed away just a few days after that.

Before his death, Carr described his bandmates as bad guys since they did not support him during his illness. Stanley and Simmons learned about Carr’s feelings when his family did not welcome them at his funeral. However, they insisted that they never mistreated or excluded Carr in any way.

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