The Eric Carr Story by Greg Prato

I wasn't planning on reviewing this book but after I finished it I decided that it was worth spreading the word about. The book also hit me for a few other reasons, one, I've been a KISS fan since I was 6, and two, I am the same age Eric was when he passed away and I can't imagine being done with life right now.

This isn't your standard biography book.  Greg Prato uses personal quotes from a wide range of people who knew Eric very well and arranged them chronologically spanning his audition with KISS to his way too early passing. People who include Eric's sister, Eric's girlfriend, Bruce Kulick, Eric's drum tech and members of various bands that toured with KISS and worked for KISS during Eric's tenure in the band.
There is a lot of information about what happened behind the scenes both in normal every day business in KISS and when Eric found out he was sick and the reactions of Gene and Paul...some of which aren't very flattering.

There isn't much distribution for this book, the only place you can get it is at:
http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/the-eric-carr-story/15144516.

It's a great read for the KISS fan but it's also a great read about a great drummer who is given too little credit for his technical abilities and giving KISS a kick in the ass when they needed it the most.


Be sure to check it out!

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Mr Sawbladehead Designs

Mr Sawblade Head Desgins

Ok, Shawn Lowery a.k.a Mr Sawbladehead, friended me on facebook and I about crapped when I saw his product. Mr Sawbladehead Designs makes custom mic stands, cymbal stands and drum racks and we’re not talking standard tube pipe or making a “custom” rack out of Gibraltar rack pieces, we’re talking TOTAL CUSTOM. Shawn designs and fabricates them himself and his work is AMAZING.

I did not get a chance to try one out in person but I have seen the posts on his facebook from people who seem completely satisfied with his work and if you look at the rack he built for himself, you’ll know why. He can design something for you or you can tell him what you want and he’ll work with you to get you exactly what you want.

The only down side is that his work is expensive, this isn’t for the weekend warrior drummer. Cymbal stands start out at around $300. Not a bank busting price for a singer to put out for a very cool mic stand but most drummers need at least three or four stands for their kit…it adds up quick, and for the rack set up in the picture, you’re looking at about $15k…but NO ONE would ever forget your drum set!

If you can afford it, Shawn can make you a unique rack or hardware that no one will ever forget so check out Mr Sawbladehead Designs and see what he can do for you!

Email: mrsawbladehead@yahoo.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Mr.Sawbladehead

Phone: 727-967-7611

Make sure to tell him PJ sent you!

Ps.

He’s a pretty kick ass drummer too!

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