Industry Jun 22, 2026

Paul Stanley Reflects on Eric Carr's Illness

“In some crazy way I thought that Eric might get better and come back to the band”

Originally published by MusicRadar
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Paul Stanley Reflects on Eric Carr's Illness
Paul Stanley, reflecting on the history of Kiss, expressed that he has no regrets except for how he handled the illness of bandmate Eric Carr. Stanley admitted that he found it difficult to accept that someone close to him had cancer and was going to die, and in a way, he thought Carr might recover and return to the band.

This difficult period marked one of the darkest times for Kiss. Stanley's personal struggle highlights the emotional toll such situations can take on individuals, even within a successful band context. Originally reported by MusicRadar.

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