Eric Carr

Since 1973, the band has taken the stage with five different lead guitarists and three drummers. Here's who's played the most shows in each role.

Michael James Jackson explains how he helped Kiss get the massive drum sound featured on their identity-reclaiming 1982 album 'Creatures of the Night.'

He'd replaced original drummer Peter Criss just before the sessions for 1981's 'Music From 'The Elder.''

Co-founding drummer Peter Criss had appeared on just one track for 1979's 'Dynasty,' and wasn't featured at all on the follow-up.

He died very young, but certainly brought more than his share of joy to millions in his short life.

It appears that a lawsuit brought against Kiss by people claiming to be the heirs of former drummer Eric Carr was actually filed by people with no connection to the family.

Update 3/12: Both Carr's family and Kiss singer / guitarist Paul Stanley have denied that Carr's family is actually involved in this lawsuit. Get the full details here. The family of the late Eric Carr, former drummer for Kiss, has filed a lawsuit against the group alleging that they are not being paid their proper royalties.

A drumstick used on stage by former Kiss drummer Eric Carr during the 1984-1985 ‘Animalize’ tour recently sold on eBay for $699.99. This vintage, unbroken and personalized drumstick fetched a hefty but fair price considering the abundance of overpriced Kiss collectables on the market.

The music of late Kiss drummer Eric Carr will be celebrated on Nov. 8 of this year with the release of 'Unfinished Business,  a commemorative album that will be released in his memory and honor. The CD will remember Carr, who smashed the skins for Kiss through the '80s and died of an incredibly rare form of heart cancer on Nov. 24, 1991, for his contributions to music.