Eric Carr

In 50-plus years, only 10 people have been able to call themselves members of Kiss.

The drummer's first reaction: "Oh, my God, what are you doing to my song?"

Records by current and former members of "the hottest band in the land."

"He rightfully pulled himself away from us and felt betrayed."

"He was a tremendous person, a super talent and one of my closest friends," guitarist says of former bandmate.

They always wanted to be "the Beatles on steroids."