TODAY IN ROCK AND ROLL HISTORY - 05/17/1980

Peter Criss dropped out of KISS and was replaced by drummer Eric Carr. Carr was first heard on the concept album, “The Elder” in 1981. Both Ace Frehley and Criss had been opposed to the idea of “The Elder” and when it bombed, Frehley also quit the band. Criss had co-written KISS’ biggest hit single, “Beth”, and the...