Charlie Benante, drummer for Anthrax, posted a cover of the 1975 KISS classic “C’mon And Love Me” that he performed with his girlfriend, Carla Harvey of Butcher Babies, Testament guitarist Alex Skolnick and the bassist for Suicidal Tendencies, Roberto “Ra” Diaz.
Benante said they recorded the song to honor fallen musician and KISS super-fan David Z.
“In an industry not always known for its quality of character, Dave Z shone like a bright light in the darkness. With every musical collaboration, from the arenas to the clubs, Dave forged lasting friendships, valued people over pettiness, never held a grudge and approached it all with a playful smile.
This video debuted last night July 14th (3 years from his passing) as part of an elaborate and moving online fundraiser for David Z foundation, started by Dave’s brother @pauliezofficial. Paulie’s nonprofit organization helps bring music education – which has been discarded from most US school systems – to deserving kids.
Visit David Z Foundation on FB to view the entire event with many great performances and testimonials (5 hrs worth!) and for info on supporting. While the three of us – Charlie, Alex and Ra – have done several videos of music that’s a bit more complex (Rush, Dave’s other favorite band), we enjoyed the chance to let loose by covering Gene, Paul, Ace and Peter. “C’mon and Love Me” is a 70’s KISS tune full of swaggering macho male innuendo, but here it gets a feminine makeover, courtesy of our vocalist, the lovely Carla Harvey. We hope you enjoy this track dedicated to Dave Z, whose KISS fandom was, much like his own personality and musicianship, larger than life.”
The original version of “C’mon And Love Me” from KISS can be heard below.
In June, Charlie Benante, Carla Harvey, and Roberto “Ra” Diaz hooked up to cover Massive Attack’s “Teardrop” while in quarantine. That video can be seen below.
