Drummer

Eric Carr, R. I. P. – Cause of Death, Date of Death, Age at Death

The drummer Eric Carr passed away at age 41, this age of death has to be considered premature. What was the cause of death? Below is all you want to know regarding the death of Eric Carr and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

American musician best known as one of the drummers for the glam rock band KISS. He replaced Peter Criss, the original drummer for the band.

He attended the High School of Art and Design in New York City. He played with a lot of local groups, including The Cellarmen.

He was a fan of Ringo Starr.

How did Eric Carr die?

Eric Carr's death was caused by heart cancer.

He remained a member of Kiss until his death from heart cancer on November 24, 1991, at the age of 41. New York City, U.S. New York City, U.S.

Information about the death of Eric Carr
Cause of deathHeart cancer
Age of death41 years
ProfessionDrummer
BirthdayJuly 12, 1950
Death dateNovember 24, 1991
Place of deathNew York, New York, United States
Place of burialCedar Hill Cemetery & Mausoleum, New York, United States

Quotes by Eric Carr

"I was in one bar band from 1965 to '69, then I was in another one from 1970 to '79 - a 9-year bar band!"

Eric CarrHow did Eric Carr die cause of death

"I can't wait to get out. It's been much too long, I don't like being home. I'd rather play. This tour is going to be really big. We're gonna have the biggest show we can have. It's gonna be different not like the old KISS shows."

Eric CarrHow did Eric Carr die cause of death

"There's no dancing girls. We're kinda like secondary to the thing. It's a story about these two guys that are in love with this one girl and how it unfolds and what happens."

Eric CarrHow did Eric Carr die cause of death

"When I was a kid, I went through a lot of musical phases, and one was when I'd learn everything that The Beatles ever recorded. After I started drums, I fell in love with their music so much that I just wanted to learn everything."

Eric CarrHow did Eric Carr die cause of death

"Yup, the toilet is my best friend before a show."

Eric CarrHow did Eric Carr die cause of death