Thursday, November 26, 2009

R.I.P Eric Carr

I meant to do this a few days ago
Nov.24.2009 was the 18th anniversary of KISS drummer Eric Carr's death

this was featured on KISS's website

Nov

24

2009
REMEMBERING ERIC CARR
KISSONLINE

Sadly, today is the 18th anniversary of the death of our beloved friend Eric Carr.

We all miss and remember Eric for his devotion to his fans and his dedication and belief in KISS. He was a ferocious drummer with a gentle spirit. We all lost him way too soon.

that was followed by a video of Eric Singing "Black Diamond" back in 1980

in order to be able to give the specific details of his death, i searched it up on wiki

this is what i got

Following the tour for the album Hot in the Shade, Carr began coughing up blood. Medical tests revealed what at first appeared to be manageable problems with his health[11]. Before long, however, he was diagnosed with an unexpectedly serious and extremely rare type of cancer - heart cancer. Carr underwent surgeries to remove tumors in his right atrium and lungs in an effort to restore heart function and prevent the cancer's growth. Carr recovered enough to fly to Los Angeles to be with the band to play drums, but they told him to go home and get well. He then cut off all communication with Stanley and Simmons. With aggressive treatment the cancer went into remission and Carr's health began to improve. However, not long afterwards he suffered from an aneurysm and was rushed to hospital. He survived this episode, but it was only a matter of days before he suffered a brain hemorrhage caused by cancer cells transported in his bloodstream to the head.[citation needed] Carr died on November 24, 1991, at the age of 41[12] (coincidentally the same date as Queen singer Freddie Mercury's death). In keeping with Carr's accessibility to his fans, his family decided to open his funeral service to the public, and reserved the interment as a private event.
Carr is interred in Cedar Hill Cemetery in the Town of Newburgh, New York.

Eric Carr was on of the nicest people alive
even to this day
he was an amazing drummer, a practical joker, an inspiration, a friend

R.I.P Eric Carr

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