Eric Carr
Eric Carr Background information Birth name Paul Charles Caravello Also known as "The Fox", Eric Carr Born (1950-07-12)July 12, 1950 Brooklyn, New York, United States Died November 24, 1991 (aged 41) New York City, United States Genres Hard rock, heavy metal, glam metal Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter Instruments Drums, percussion, vocals, piano, guitar, bass guitar Years active 1965–1991 Labels Casablanca, Mercury Associated acts Kiss Website ericcarr.com Notable instruments Ludwig drums Paiste cymbals Eric Carr (born Paul Charles Caravello; July 12, 1950 – November 24, 1991) was an American musician, best known as the drummer for the rock band Kiss from 1980 to 1991. Caravello was selected as the new Kiss drummer after Peter Criss left, when he chose the stage name "Eric Carr" and took up the "Fox" persona. He remained a band member until his death of complications from heart cancer on November 24, 1991, at the age of 41.